[Welk, Lawrence. (1903 - 1992)] Dale, Dick. (1926 - 2014) & Floren, Myron. (1919 - 2005) & Kesner, Dick. (1912 - 1962) & Metzger, Mary Lou. Signed Photographs and Fan Club Membership Cards. A collection of publicity stills and photos, most having been signed by members of Lawrence Welk's band, including Dick Dale, saxophonist and singer; Myron Floren, accordionist; and Mary Lou Metzger, singer. Photographs all inscribed to Rob Gillespie, including a postcard photograph from Dick Kesner, violinist, along with a number of fan club memberships from the 1960's for Mr. Dale and Mr. Floren. The signed photos of Mr. Dale and Mr. Floren each 8 x 10 inches (21.5 x 25.8 cm); postcard signed by Dick Kesner 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.8 x 13.3 cm); photograph of Mary Lou Metzger, standing with Lawrence Welk, 4.75 x 3.5 inches (12 x 8.8 cm); fanclub cards all approximately 4 x 2.25 inches (10 x 5.7 cm). Also including two small promotional cards for Myron Floren, measuring 2.75 x 4 inches (6.8 x 10.5 cm) and 2.5 x 3.5 inches (6.5 x 9 cm). Some light wear and marking, but all in fine condition.
Lawrence Welk hosted a popular variety show from 1955 to 1982. His style came to be known to his large number of radio, television, and live-performance fans (and critics) as "champagne music".
[Welk, Lawrence. (1903 - 1992)] Dale, Dick. (1926 - 2014) & Floren, Myron. (1919 - 2005) & Kesner, Dick. (1912 - 1962) & Metzger, Mary Lou. Signed Photographs and Fan Club Membership Cards. A collection of publicity stills and photos, most having been signed by members of Lawrence Welk's band, including Dick Dale, saxophonist and singer; Myron Floren, accordionist; and Mary Lou Metzger, singer. Photographs all inscribed to Rob Gillespie, including a postcard photograph from Dick Kesner, violinist, along with a number of fan club memberships from the 1960's for Mr. Dale and Mr. Floren. The signed photos of Mr. Dale and Mr. Floren each 8 x 10 inches (21.5 x 25.8 cm); postcard signed by Dick Kesner 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.8 x 13.3 cm); photograph of Mary Lou Metzger, standing with Lawrence Welk, 4.75 x 3.5 inches (12 x 8.8 cm); fanclub cards all approximately 4 x 2.25 inches (10 x 5.7 cm). Also including two small promotional cards for Myron Floren, measuring 2.75 x 4 inches (6.8 x 10.5 cm) and 2.5 x 3.5 inches (6.5 x 9 cm). Some light wear and marking, but all in fine condition.
Lawrence Welk hosted a popular variety show from 1955 to 1982. His style came to be known to his large number of radio, television, and live-performance fans (and critics) as "champagne music".