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Kenny Trimble,
Trombone (1957-1982)
Lawrence Welk's First Chair
Trombonist
Kenny
Trimble was a talented trombonist on the
Lawrence Welk Show from 1957 to 1982. Trimble was
born on March 1, 1919 and grew up in Milwaukee, WI.
At 15, Trimble wanted a cornet that was priced at $8
in his local hock shop. But he only had $5, so
settled for a $4 trombone and a $1 instruction book.
He continued his studies at Milwaukee State Teachers
College until he was drafted during World War II.
After serving in an Army band during World
War II, Kenny played with various bands such as Tex
Beneke, Ray Anthony and Glenn Miller prior to
joining Welk in 1957. From 1957 to 1966, Trimble was
first chair and played alongside Barney Liddell,
Pete Lofthouse and Bob Havens. Liddell moved from
tenor bone to bass bone after Lofthouse left the
Show in 1965 and Trimble moved from first chair to
tenor bone after Don Staples joined the band in
1966.
Trimble was married to Bonnie Trimble
and had two children together. Trimble passed away
in May 1991 of lymphoma.
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