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. 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.
Welk, a native of North Dakota who was…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- March 11th, 1903
- Died
- May 17th, 1992
- Labels
- Varèse Sarabande