Alvino Rey

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:52 pm

I've been listening to this superb guitarist lately. I know Al worked with Gibson in the 30s, but was curious if he ever utilised a Rickenbacker steel/hawaiian guitar.

Any jazz/exotica/lounge fans here able to answer this one?

Rey was a great talent.

cheers, Noel

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:01 pm

Yes. There is a pic of him in the R. Smith Rickenbacker book. I believe showed him and Forrest White holding the Frying P

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:03 pm

On a funny note, on the '60s Batman TV Series, there was mention of an "Alvino Rey Gun" on one of the episodes. I'm not kidding. LOL

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:20 pm

Thanks John.
I was listening to Rey today thinking 'that sounds awfully Ric-y', ignorant of steel guitar as I am.

joeyr · Post by **joeyr** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:26 am

Is this the same guy who played with The King Sisters and on The King Family TV show -- or am I losing my mind? (not mutually exclusive)

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:09 pm

Your mind is okay, Joey. Rey was married to one of the King Sisters... you're spot on.