Al Rinker: 1907-1982

DOWN BEAT (November 1982 p13)

Al Rinker, the last surviving member of the original Paul Whiteman Rhythm Boys (Rinker, Bing Crosby, Harry Barris), died June 11, 1982, in Burbank, CA, at age 74. Rinker was the brother of singer Mildred Bailey. After the breakup of the Rhythm Boys in 1931, Rinker worked as a radio producer.

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