 Photo of band leader Guy Lombardo. Image by Music Corporation of America-photo by Maurice Seymour, Chicago., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Lombardo Guy And His Royal CanadiansGuy Lombardo Guy Lombardo Canadian bandleader and violinist "The Royal Canadians" redirects here. For other uses, see Royal Canadian (disambiguation). Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977)[2] was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer whose unique "sweet jazz" style remained popular with audiences for nearly five decades. Quick facts Born, Died ... Guy Lombardo Lombardo in 1944 Born Gaetano Alberto Lombardo (1902-06-19)June 19, 1902 London, Ontario, Canada Died November 5, 1977(1977-11-05) (aged 75) Houston, Texas, U.S. Spouse Lillibell Lombardo[1] (1899–1982) Relatives Six siblings, including brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor and sister Rose Marie Musical career Genres Jazz, big band, traditional pop Occupation(s) Bandleader, musician Instrument Violin Years active 1924–1977 Close Lombardo formed the… (Source: Wikipedia)
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