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Guy Lombardo Biography

Birth Name:Gaetano Albert Lombardo

Birth Place:London, Ontario, Canada

Profession Soundtrack, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007
  • In 2002, he was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
  • Was the brother of fellow musicians Carmen, Lebert and Victor Lombardo
  • Was best known as the leader of the music group The Royal Canadians
  • Was well known for being associated with playing the tune "Auld Lang Syne․"
  • Along with being a musician, he was an accomplished speedboat racer
  • In 1938, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States