Laroon Holt
(1973 - 1982) Lawrence Welk's Trumpet Player
Laroon
Holt, an accomplished trumpet player, joined the Welk Orchestra in
1973. Prior to joining the show, he played with the Kansas City
Philharmonic Orchestra and with musical legends such as Tommy
Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Billy Vaughn, Tex Beneke, Les Brown and Nelson
Riddle. Holt was born on October 28, 1939 and grew up in Barnes,
Kansas.
After leaving the Welk Show in 1982, Holt went on to play
with Ray Coniff and teaching trumpet to youngsters. Holt passed away
in 2013.