Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo, born on June 19, 1902, in London, Ontario,
Canada, was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer.
He formed the Royal Canadians with his brothers in 1924, achieving early success
with their sweet jazz style. The group's first recording session took place at
Gennett Studios in Richmond, Indiana, in 1924. His band recorded for various
labels, including Columbia, Brunswick, Decca, and Victor Records, selling over
300 million copies by the early 1970s. Notable performances included a
three-decade residency at New York City's R...