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ALVINO REY
Topic: Alvino Rey
The self-styled "King of the Guitar," swing-era bandleader Alvino Rey pioneered an otherworldly pedal steel sound which later formed the foundation of the space age pop aesthetic. Born Alvin McBurney in Oakland, CA, on July 1, 1911. He died on 24 FEB 2004 from complications of pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He was 95.
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