Kenny Trimble
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Kenny Trimble (March 1, 1919 – May 8, 1991) was an American born musician who was a member of Lawrence Welk's orchestra from 1957 to 1982. His instrument was the trombone.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he first taught himself the trombone at age five and later became a Wisconsin State champion trombonist. After serving in an Army band during World War II, Kenny played with various bands such as Tex Beneke, Ray Anthony and Glenn Miller prior to joining Welk in 1957. He appeared on the Maestro's weekly television show and toured with the band on their live concert tours for the next twenty-five years. His talents was not limited to the brass section, he also provided vocals in many group numbers that were featured on the show.
Kenny's son Jimmy became a professional musician in his own right, playing the trombone, as well as his grandson Jon, who plays the trumpet.
