Guy Lombardo

Violinist

Birthday June 19, 1902

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace London, Canada

DEATH DATE Nov 5, 1977 (75)

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About

Violinist and bandleader with The Royal Canadians who performed "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve. He, with his band, sold more than 100 million albums over the course of his career.

Before Fame

He learned to read music and play instruments so he could accompany his father, who was a singer, onstage.

Trivia

He has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Family Life

He married his wife Lilliebell Glenn on September 9, 1926.

Associated With

Dick Clark's New Year's Eve show eventually overtook Lombardo's in popularity.