Lawrence Welk
Lawrence Welk (March 11, 1903 – May 17, 1992) was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982. His style came to be known as "champagne music" to his radio, television, and live-performance audiences.
Lawrence Welk | |
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Welk with Norma Zimmer in 1961 | |
| Born | March 11, 1903 Strasburg, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1992 (aged 89) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
| Alma mater | MacPhail Center for Music |
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| Television | The Lawrence Welk Show (1951–1982) |
| Spouse |
Fern Veronica Renner
(m. 1931) |
| Children | 3 |
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