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Active

1920s - 1990s

Born

March 11, 1903 in Strasburg, ND

Died

May 17, 1992 in Santa Monica, CA

Genre

Easy Listening Jazz

Styles

Instrumental Pop Polka Big Band
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Lawrence Welk

Biography by Steve Huey

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Legendary bandleader of self-described "champagne music" who built an almost cult-like easy-listening empire.
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