Al Rinker
Al Rinker | |
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Rinker in 1930 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alton Markwood Rinker |
| Born | December 20, 1907 Tekoa, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 1982 (aged 74) Burbank, California |
| Genres | popular music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
Alton Markwood "Al" Rinker (December 20, 1907 – June 11, 1982) was an American musician who began his career as a teen performing with Bing Crosby in the early 1920s in Spokane, Washington. In 1925 the pair moved to Los Angeles, eventually forming the Rhythm Boys trio with Harry Barris.