Lawrence Welk, one of the nation's foremost band leaders and early TV personalities, brought his 'champagne music” to Cedar Rapids four times during his long career. Welk was born in 1903 in Strasburg ...
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 ...