Guy Lombardo
- Origin
- London
- Born
- 1902
- Genres
- musique de big band
- Labels
- Gennett Records
Biography
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.
Highlights
- Formed the Royal Canadians in 1924.
- Sold between 100 and 300 million records.
- Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1978.
- Inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2002.
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Discography
- Taking A Chance On Love1968
- Plays1977
- Musical Yesteryears1991
- The Best of Guy Lombardo: The Early Years2002
- Get Out Those Old Records
- The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven
- Guy Lombardo & The Mills Brothers Christmas
- Christmas Through the Years
- Auld Lang Syne
Awards
- 🏆Panthéon de la musique canadienne (1978)
- 🏆Allée des célébrités canadiennes (2002)
- 🏆étoile du Hollywood Walk of Fame
FAQ
How old is Guy Lombardo?
Guy Lombardo was born in 1902.
Where is Guy Lombardo from?
Guy Lombardo is from London, Ontario, Canada.
What kind of music does Guy Lombardo make?
Guy Lombardo makes big band music.
What are his biggest hits?
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Taking A Chance On Love' (1968), 'Plays' (1977), and 'Musical Yesteryears' (1991).
Has 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.
Since when has he been active?
Guy Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924.
