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Alvino Rey

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Alvino Rey

Birth
Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
Death
24 Feb 2004 (aged 95)
Draper, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
Burial
Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA
Plot
Section D, Lot 362
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Bandleader. Leader of the Alvino Rey Orchestra, he was a pedal steel guitarist who originated the singing sound of the electrified instrument. He was married to Luise King and was long known for his association with the Four King Sisters both on his recordings and their TV show, scoring several top 10 hits in the 1940s.
Bandleader. Leader of the Alvino Rey Orchestra, he was a pedal steel guitarist who originated the singing sound of the electrified instrument. He was married to Luise King and was long known for his association with the Four King Sisters both on his recordings and their TV show, scoring several top 10 hits in the 1940s.

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Always with Love
  • Added: Mar 6, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8477272/alvino-rey: accessed ), memorial page for Alvino Rey (1 Jul 1908–24 Feb 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8477272, citing Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.