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Lawrence Welk

American accordionist
Lawrence Welk 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 11, 1903, Strasburg, ND
Died: May 17, 1992 (age 89 years), Santa Monica, CA
Spouse: Fern Renner (m. 1931–1992)
Siblings: Eva Welk and Anton Welk
Nationality: American and German