http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_Liddell∼Professional Jazz Trombone Musician. Discovering the trombone in high school since they were out of trumpets, he became well known for his ability to make good sounds. Attending Notre Dame University, he started out professionally in several bands, among them Tommy Dorsey. He has played with established jazz notables Sid Catlett, Billy Holiday, J.C. Higginbotham, Red Allen and Tony Scott's Quintet. While performing with Elliott Lawrence's band in 1946, Lawrence Welk heard him and liked his style. Welk provided an opening for the young trombonist in February of 1948, which lead to 35 year career as the trombonist for The Lawrence Welk Orchestra and Show. In addition as a music maker, he also served as road manager for the live shows proving himself and Lawrence as indispensable. Even after retirement he continued playing and was a active member of the Alumni Swing Band Society. He passed away quietly of natural causes in his Los Angels home.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_Liddell∼Professional Jazz Trombone Musician. Discovering the trombone in high school since they were out of trumpets, he became well known for his ability to make good sounds. Attending Notre Dame University, he started out professionally in several bands, among them Tommy Dorsey. He has played with established jazz notables Sid Catlett, Billy Holiday, J.C. Higginbotham, Red Allen and Tony Scott's Quintet. While performing with Elliott Lawrence's band in 1946, Lawrence Welk heard him and liked his style. Welk provided an opening for the young trombonist in February of 1948, which lead to 35 year career as the trombonist for The Lawrence Welk Orchestra and Show. In addition as a music maker, he also served as road manager for the live shows proving himself and Lawrence as indispensable. Even after retirement he continued playing and was a active member of the Alumni Swing Band Society. He passed away quietly of natural causes in his Los Angels home.
Family Members
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Beatrice "Bea" Liddell Fisher
1922–2011
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Mrs Bernadette "Bernie" Liddell Parker
1922–2011
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Corinne Helen Liddell Conway
1924–2009
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Jeanne Teresa Liddell
1925–2006
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Martha Agnes Liddell Crimmins
1926–1990
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Mrs Mary Catherine Liddell Kasper
1927–1965
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Raymond J. Liddell
1930–1981
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MSGT Robert Morgan Liddell
1932–1970
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James Bernard Liddell
1934–2016
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Renee Therese Liddell Shadrick
1936–1991
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