1940's - steel w/ big band?

John Rosett · Post by **John Rosett** » 11 May 2005 2:33 pm

the other day, i heard a song on the radio that had steel guitar with a big band. it sounded like it was from the 40's or so. it was great! the steel player had phrasing like a horn player. unfortunately, i couldn't wait 'til the dj said who it was. anybody got an idea who it was, and where i can hear more?
thanks, john

Bobby Bowman · Post by **Bobby Bowman** » 11 May 2005 3:42 pm

Probably Alveno Rey

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Ronnie Burks · Post by **Ronnie Burks** » 11 May 2005 4:57 pm

bobby you are probably right----i love you man----i made a great friend with you----how is my sierra---my emmons is working great----your the best-----ronnie b------

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 11 May 2005 5:23 pm

Bobby is Right, it HAD to be Alvino Rey, my mentor........al

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Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 11 May 2005 10:01 pm

b0b has the LP "The Big Band Steel Guitar of Alvino Rey" in stock.

John Rosett · Post by **John Rosett** » 12 May 2005 7:05 am

thanks everybody. i've certainly heard of alvino rey, but i hadn't heard him.
mike- thanks. i'm gonna get that one.

Gary Harris · Post by **Gary Harris** » 12 May 2005 8:03 am

Alveno Rey, according to Bobby Seymour was the father of the pedal steel. He also developed the talking guitar gizmo used by
some guitarists. Pete Drake used a diffent approach to get the same sound.
Several years ago one of the members of this forum promised me Alvino's phone number but I never did receive it.

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 12 May 2005 8:22 am

Heard a Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters the other day "Dear Hearts & Gentle People" with Speedy West........a more subdued Mr. West, that is.

Ron Whitfield · Post by **Ron Whitfield** » 12 May 2005 10:15 am

and Hal Aloma was with the Dorsey/Sinatra band.

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 12 May 2005 1:39 pm

Gary-I had Alvino's Phone number as he didnt want to Email.

Once when he called me, he told me not to give it out. So I respected that.

Even thought he lived a full life, I still can't believe he is gone......al

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