Lawrence Welk

Accordion player and bandleader

Lawrence Welk - Accordion player and bandleader
Born

March 11th, 1903
122 years ago

Died

May 17th, 1992
32 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An accordion player and bandleader, exhibited talent from a young age, performing in local venues. In 1951, began hosting ''The Lawrence Welk Show'', which became a popular television program featuring music, dancing, and variety acts. The show ran for over a decade and influenced American pop culture. Championed a style known as 'champagne music', combining traditional dance music with a lively presentation. Retired from weekly broadcasts in 1982 but continued producing specials.

Hosted 'The Lawrence Welk Show'

Popularized 'champagne music'

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