Kenny Gardner
Kenny Gardner | |
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Born | Kenneth A. Gardner March 20, 1913[1] Lake View, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | July 26, 2002 Manhasset, New York, U.S. | (aged 89)
Nationality | American |
Known for | Singer in Guy Lombardo's band |
Kenneth A. Gardner (March 20, 1913 – July 26, 2002)[1] was an American singer for Guy Lombardo's band the Royal Canadians.
Early years
Kenneth A. Gardner was born on March 20, 1913, in Lake View, Iowa, the eldest son of Norman and May Chambers Gardner. He had two younger brothers, Robert and Edward. During his teens, Kenny went to Neligh, Nebraska, to live with an aunt and uncle. He attended Creighton University and had part-time jobs at a movie theater and a mortuary. He later moved to California and attended San Diego State College, where he studied engineering.[2]
Career
Gardner was singing on radio as early as 1936, when he was among those appearing on an episode of California Hour.[3] In 1946–47, he was the male singer on Easy Does It, a quarter-hour daily daytime variety program on the Mutual Broadcasting System.[4] In 1941, he voiced the role of "Dick" in the animated comedy film, Mr. Bug Goes to Town. He also sang "Where Do We Go From Here" in the film, which was written by Percy Wenrich.[citation needed]
Gardner joined the
Personal life
Gardner married Elaine Lombardo, Guy's sister, in 1942.[2][5] Gardner died from a heart attack on July 26, 2002, at his residence in Manhasset, New York, following an appendectomy.[1][6]
See also
References
- ^ New York Times. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ^ a b c "Kenny Gardner". Des Moines Register News Datacentral. Retrieved February 11, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ISBN 978-0-7864-4513-4, pg. 106.
- Newspapers.com.
- LA Times. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
External links
- Joe Enroughty (Apr 27, 2003). "Kenny Gardner". Singer. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- Kenny Gardner Interview NAMM Oral History Library (1995)