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Ray McKinley
William P. Gottlieb's photograph of McKinley at the Hotel Commodore, New York, c. April 1946
William P. Gottlieb's photograph of McKinley at the Hotel Commodore, New York, c. April 1946
Background information
Birth nameRaymond McKinley
Also known as"Eight Beat Mac", "Mac"
Born(1910-06-18)June 18, 1910
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 7, 1995(1995-05-07) (aged 84)
GenresJazz, Big band
Occupation(s)Bandleader
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1926–1980s
LabelsDecca, Capitol, Majestic, RCA Victor, Epic, Dot, Savoy
Formerly ofJimmy Dorsey, Will Bradley Orchestra, Glenn Miller, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra
Past memberslead saxophonists Ray Beller (1940s) and Lenny Hambro (1950s and 1960s), tenor saxist Bobby Jones, baritone saxophonist-arranger Deane Kincaide, trumpeter Bobby Nichols, arranger Eddie Sauter

Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 – May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader.[1] He played drums and later led the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra in Europe. He also led the new Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956.

  1. ^ Ken Rattenbury (2003). "McKinley, Ray(mond Frederick)". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J282100. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.

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