GuyLombardo
Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer whose unique sweet jazz style remained popular with audiences for nearly five decades.
- Origin
- London
- Active since
- 1902
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Biography
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Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer whose unique sweet jazz style remained popular with audiences for nearly five decades. Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor, along with 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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Formed the Royal Canadians in 1924.
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Sold between 100 and 300 million records.
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Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978.
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Inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2002.
- 05
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Awards
- Panthéon de la musique canadienne1978
- Allée des célébrités canadiennes2002
- étoile du Hollywood Walk of Fame
Selection
Discography
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- Taking A Chance On Love1968
Taking A Chance On Love
- Plays1977
Plays
- Musical Yesteryears1991
Musical Yesteryears
- The Best of Guy Lombardo: The Early Years2002
The Best of Guy Lombardo: The Early Years
- Get Out Those Old Records—
Get Out Those Old Records
- The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven—
The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven
- Guy Lombardo & The Mills Brothers Christmas—
Guy Lombardo & The Mills Brothers Christmas
- Christmas Through the Years—
Christmas Through the Years
- Auld Lang Syne—
Auld Lang Syne
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Guy Lombardo?+
Guy Lombardo was born in 1902.
Q02Where is Guy Lombardo from?+
Guy Lombardo is from London, Ontario, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Guy Lombardo make?+
Guy Lombardo makes big band music.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Taking A Chance On Love' (1968), 'Plays' (1977), and 'Musical Yesteryears' (1991).
Q05Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Guy Lombardo has won awards, including induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2002.
Q06Since when has he been active?+
Guy Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924.