Norman Bailey (musician)

Norman Bailey (February 6, 1913 – July 11, 1984) was an American musician who was a member of the Lawrence Welk orchestra from 1952 to 1973.

Norman Bailey
Born(1913-02-06)February 6, 1913
Died(1984-07-11)July 11, 1984
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentTrumpet
Years active1926–1973

Born in Worcester, Massachusetts; he took up music with his instrument of choice, the trumpet. He joined the Welk band in 1951 after spending seventeen years with the Freddy Martin band. Some of his most notable solo numbers during his tenure on the show include Sugar Blues and Hot Lips, he also gave one of his trumpets to one of his protégés Johnny Zell, who later became a member of the Welk orchestra.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "MUSICAL FAMILY BIOS 5". www.welkmusicalfamily.com.
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