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Lawrence Welk

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American musician, bandleader, and impresario (1903-1992)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1903 to 1992 · aged 89
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Lawrence Welk was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982.

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Welk in Chicago, 1944Welk in Chicago, 1944Lawrence Welk with War Bond officials during a c. 1943 event in Chicago.Lawrence Welk with War Bond officials during a c. 1943 event in Chicago.Welk with Norma Zimmer in 1961.Welk with Norma Zimmer in 1961.Welk at the groundbreaking of the new Union Bank in Santa Monica, California, 1960Welk at the groundbreaking of the new Union Bank in Santa Monica, California, 1960Welk's grave at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, CaliforniaWelk's grave at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California

Awards 2

Horatio Alger Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Connected to Lawrence 6

Judy ClarkAlso in Champagne Music (1946)Chuck HagelAlso won Horatio Alger AwardGreg AbelAlso won Horatio Alger AwardMichael Ellis DeBakeyAlso won Horatio Alger AwardTom LandryAlso won Horatio Alger AwardClare Boothe LuceAlso won Horatio Alger Award

About this person

Lawrence Welk was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982. 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
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13 languages

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