Canadian-American bandleader

Guy Lombardo

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Canadian-American bandleader
Genres
Record Labels
Awards Received
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Canada's Walk of Fame
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Member of, past and present

Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian-American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer.

Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and 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.