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Alvino Rey
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:52 pm
by longhouse
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
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:01 pm
by jwilli
Yes. There is a pic of him in the R. Smith Rickenbacker book. I believe showed him and Forrest White holding the Frying P
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:03 pm
by jwilli
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
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2005 6:20 pm
by longhouse
Thanks John.
I was listening to Rey today thinking 'that sounds awfully Ric-y', ignorant of steel guitar as I am.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:26 am
by joeyr
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)
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:09 pm
by longhouse
Your mind is okay, Joey. Rey was married to one of the King Sisters... you're spot on.