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When the Jazz Arts Group Big Band takes the stage this afternoon to play music from Lawrence Welk's TV show, the tunes will be a blast from the past, not only for the audience but also the players.

Bandleader Lawrence Welk achieved fame with his bubbly “Champagne music” and beloved variety TV show — but the star’s grandson insisted his goal wasn’t to become a household name. “He didn’t care ...

An Iowan who gained fame on the Lawrence Welk Show has died. Richard “Dick” Dale graduated from Algona High School in 1943 and served in the Navy during World War II. The singer and saxophone player ...

For more than three decades, The Lawrence Welk Show was a staple in American living rooms, with its trademark champagne music and gentle humor. Hosted by North Dakota-born bandleader Lawrence Welk, ...

Maybe the eighth time is the charm for Lawrence Welk. Barring developments in the Middle East, CNN's Larry King will finally pay tribute to Lawrence Welk at 8 p.m. Friday on Cox channel 41. The ...

The year was 1955. Ike was in the White House, Disneyland had just opened, and rock and roll was starting to rattle the rafters. But you wouldn’t find any swiveling hips or hound dogs howling on ...