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Also known as Raymond McKinley

American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader (1910-1995)

Person · Open Library

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1910-06-18
Active to
1995-05-07
jazz

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Listeners
3,845
Total plays
13,448

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Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 –May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader. McKinley got his start working with local bands in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, before joining Smith Ballew in 1929, when he met Glenn Miller. The two formed a friendship that lasted from 1929 until Miller's death in 1944. McKinley and Miller joined the Dorsey Brothers in 1934. Miller left for Ray Noble in December 1934, while McKinley remained. The Dorsey brothers split in 1935 <a href="https://www.l

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