|
|
Versitile musician and vocalist was born July 22, 1916 in rural Missouri. He joined the Welk band in 1948 when they were doing nighters at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. His trademark deep bass voice and renditions of "This Old House" and "Asleep In The Deep," along with his sense of humor has made him a beloved fan favorite. He also scored hit songs with "Oh Happy Day," and "Minnie the Mermaid." Plagued with health problems for years, he left the show on sick leave in 1969 to a heart condition, which took him four years to recouperate. Returned for the first show of the 1973-74 season, which drew an huge emotional ovation from the audience and cast. He left the show for good in 1980 when his health began to fail once again, and tragically passed away three years later in 1983.
Back to Top
Featured Performer On:
High on a Housetop
- Merry Christmas from Lawrence Welk - LP
Ho Ho Ho
- Merry Christmas from Lawrence Welk - LP
Back to Top
|
