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On this day, June 19, 1902, Guy Lombardo was born.
Guy Lombardo
Lombardo in 1944
Born: Gaetano Alberto Lombardo; June 19, 1902; London, Ontario, Canada
Died: November 5, 1977 (aged 75); Houston, Texas, U.S.
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian-American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer.
Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer from 1940 onward, Kenny Gardner.
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Lombardo in 1944
Born: Gaetano Alberto Lombardo; June 19, 1902; London, Ontario, Canada
Died: November 5, 1977 (aged 75); Houston, Texas, U.S.
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian-American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer.
Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer from 1940 onward, Kenny Gardner.
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