George Cates

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George Cates
Background information
Born(1911-10-19)October 19, 1911
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2002(2002-05-10) (aged 90)
Santa Monica, California
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger, conductor
Instrument(s)Saxophone
LabelsCoral Records

George Cates (October 19, 1911 – May 10, 2002)

arranger, conductor, songwriter and record executive known for his work with Lawrence Welk
and his orchestra.

Biography

Born and raised in

Starting in 1951, he served as Lawrence Welk's musical director.

percussion
instruments producing some unique sounds.

Cates died of heart failure at his home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 90.[1]

Selected discography

Albums

  • Under European Skies (1957)
  • Polynesian Percussion (1961)
  • Twistin' Twelve Great Hits! (1962)

Singles

References

  1. ^ a b Oliver, Myrna (18 May 2002). "George Cates, 90; Welk's Musical Director". Los Angeles Times.
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  4. ^ "George Cates, Conductor". Welkshow.net. Retrieved 2 August 2014.

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