Freddie Tavares
Freddie Tavares
Frederick Theodore Tavares was an American musician and inventor. Born in Hawaii, Tavares is perhaps best known for his role in designing the Fender Stratocaster and other Fender instruments and amplifiers. He was also a virtuoso on the steel guitar, playing on many hundreds of recording sessions, radio broadcasts and movie soundtracks. The signature steel guitar swoop at the beginning of every Warner Bros. Looney Tunes theatrical short was played by Tavares. His other credits include work with Ray Conniff, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, The Sons of the Pioneers, "Tennessee" Ernie Ford, Spike Jones and His City Slickers, Lawrence Welk, and Henry Mancini.
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Male
Date of Birth
February 18th, 1913
Age
111
Birth Place
United States of America, Hawaii
Date of Death
July 24th, 1990
Died Aged
77
Star Sign
Aquarius
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