On this day, May 17, 1992, Lawrence Welk died.

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Lawrence Welk


Welk with his accordion, 1956

Born: March 11, 1903; Strasburg, North Dakota, U.S.
Died: May 17, 1992 (aged 89); Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Resting place: Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
Alma mater: MacPhail Center for Music

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.

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