Lawrence Welk Jr. is the son of Lawrence Welk, an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario. His father’s style came to be known as “champagne music” to his radio, television, and live-performance audiences. He died on May 17, 1992 at the age of 89. He left the family farm to pursue a career in music on his 21st birthday, having fulfilled his promise to his father. He performed with various bands before forming an orchestra, during the 1920s. He recorded frequently in New York and Chicago for Vocalion Records from 1938 to 1940.
His album Calcutta! charted at No. 1 in the early 1960s, Billboard included ten albums: Last Date, Yellow Bird, Moon River, Young World, Baby Elephant Walk, and Theme from the Brothers Grimm. Between 1956 and 1963, nine more albums were in the top twenty. Even in 1973, sales of his records remained strong.
His father was a prominent figure in the world of music. So, Lawrence Welk fans are still in 2023 are eager to know more details about his son Lawrence Welk Jr. Let’s scroll down and find some of information we collected about him from the various sources.
Lawrence Welk Jr. Wife
Lawrence Welk Jr. was married with performer Tanya Falan. From 1968 to 1977, she appeared on The Lawrence Welk Show. She is an American singer. Couple marriage did not last any they divorced.
In 1977, Tanya left the show and two years later (1979) her marriage to Larry Welk ended. In 1980 she married former world champion motorcycle racer and racing team owner, Kenny Roberts.
Lawrence Welk Jr. Children
Lawrence Welk Jr. and Tanya Falan had two sons, Lawrence Welk, III (born 1970) and Kevin (born 1971).
Lawrence Welk Jr. Facts
- Lawrence Welk Jr. was born to Fern Renner (August 26, 1903 – February 13, 2002), with whom Lawrence Welk had two daughters and a son.
- Lawrence Welk was survived by 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
- Welk was inducted into the International Polka Music Hall of Fame, in 1994.
- He became a charter member of the Gennett Records Walk of Fame in Richmond, Indiana, in 2007.