Lebert Lombardo
| Lebert Lombardo | |
|---|---|
 Lebert Lombardo at top right with brothers Guy, Victor, and Carmen, and sister Rose Marie | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lebert Joseph Lombardo |
| Born |
February 11, 1905 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Died |
June 16, 1993 Sanibel, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Trumpet, vocals |
| Associated acts | Guy Lombardo, Royal Canadians |
Lebert Lombardo (February 11, 1905 – June 16, 1993) was a musician with the Royal Canadians and the younger brother of Guy Lombardo.
Music career
Lombardo was born in London, Ontario, Canada.[1] With his brother Carmen, Lebert was a member of the original Royal Canadians, playing trumpet,[2] cornet, and drums,[1] and occasionally singing. His younger brother Victor Lombardo joined the band later, although Victor was never a partner; ownership of the band remained with the three older brothers.
Lebert Lombardo was never a jazz musician, but trumpeter Louis Armstrong named Lebert as one of his favorite trumpeters, citing Lombardo's ability to play the melody beautifully.
After Guy Lombardo's death in 1977, Lebert's son Bill briefly assumed the role of bandleader. They both retired a few years later, ending the involvement of the Lombardo family in the band.
Personal life
On June 14, 1937, Lombardo married Helen Healey in New York City.[3] Earlier, he had been married to a woman whose first name was Carol.[4] He married Peggy Landers on January 31, 1962.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Guy Lombardo Here Tomorrow". Ohio, East Liverpool. The Evening Review. August 20, 1928. p. 5. Retrieved February 12, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Roberts, Joe (December 28, 1977). "Lombardo: old acquaintance not forgotten". California, Van Nuys. Valley News. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Many Present at New York Wedding". Pennsylvania, Bradford. Bradford Evening Star and The Bradford Daily Record. June 14, 1937. p. 3. Retrieved February 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lone Bandit Robs Lebert Lombardo, Of $500 And Jewelry". Pennsylvania, Indiana. The Indiana Gazette. May 24, 1930. p. 13. Retrieved February 12, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.