Lawrence Welk
American musician, bandleader, and impresario (1903-1992) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89
Lawrence Welk was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982.
Lawrence Welk is read about 506 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 106 days, one point a day.
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Frank Sinatra Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)
Billie Holiday Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)
Benny Goodman Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)
Chico Marx Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)
Mitch Miller Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)- John Serry Sr. Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)
- Will Glahé Duets: Beer Barrel Polka (1927)
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About this person
The program was known for its light and family-friendly style, and the easy listening music featured became known as "champagne music" to his radio, television, and live-performance audiences.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1992 · aged 89
