Buddy Merrill (born July 16, 1936 as Leslie Merrill Behunin, Jr.) is an American guitar player and musician who was best known as a regular on The Lawrence Welk Show. His style of guitar playing is known as multi-tracking. July 16 is the 197th day (198th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 168 days remaining. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The opening credits for The Lawrence Welk Show Lawrence Welk during a taping of The Lawrence Welk Show The Lawrence Welk Show is a musical variety show hosted by former big band leader Lawrence Welk. ... Multitrack recording (multitracking or just tracking for short) is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources to create a cohesive whole. ...

Guitarist Buddy Merrill

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Early Beginnings

The oldest of four children whose father was also a musician, he was born in Torrey, Utah. At age eight, he got his first guitar and soon enough, began performing live with his father's band, The Fremont River Rangers. When he was eleven, he even appeared with his dad live on local television station KYDL in Salt Lake City. Torrey may refer to: Torrey, Utah Torrey, New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Salt Lake Citys top tourist draw. ...

When the family moved out to Los Angeles, California in the early 1950s, Buddy continued to perfect his musical skills, playing both the acoustic guitar and the steel guitar. He also began to do home recordings of himself playing rhythm guitar to a song, which was how the legendary Les Paul did in the recording studios. He also continued to perform live throughout high school in dances, social functions and at clubs. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... A steel string acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the classical guitar, but strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound. ... A Dobro style resonator guitar Steel guitar, strictly speaking, refers to a method of playing using a metal slide (or steel) on a guitar played horizontally, with the strings uppermost. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ... For the guitar, see Gibson Les Paul. ...

On the Lawrence Welk Show

Merrill joined the Lawrence Welk Show in 1955, the same year it first went national on ABC. At nineteen his youth and energy made him very popular with the ladies and his artistry with the guitar made him highly-sought after as a live performer, studio musician and also garnered him respect within the music industry. He briefly left the show from 1959 to 1962 when he was drafted by the Army. On his return to the Music Makers he was joined in the band's rhythm section with fellow guitarist Neil Levang. For the next twelve years the two would be television's most dynamic guitar duo, attracting a whole legion of fans and admirers. 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... guitarist Neil Levang Neil Levang (born January 3, 1932) is an American born musician who is best known from televisions The Lawrence Welk Show, his instruments are the guitar and the banjo. ...

Accomplishments after Welk

In 1974, Buddy left the Welk orchestra to devote more time to writing music and recording for Accent Records. He had signed with the latter in 1964, creating a lasting partnership with owner Scott Seely on both a personal and professional level. Buddy continued to perform live, either as a solo artist or with a band, until 1988 when he retired from the road. He also continued to perform as a studio musician. He even penned a symphonic work, "Living Sea," as well as orginial compositions for tape programmers and television commercials. Today he lives in Lake Elsinore, California with his wife Connie, who he married in 1983. 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Accent Records is a Belgian record label started in 1978 by Adelheid and Andreas Glatt, releasing classical music from between 1500 AD and the 20th century, but primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... From the earliest days of the medium, television has been used as a vehicle for advertising in some countries. ... Lake Elsinore is a city located in Riverside County, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Discography

• Classics in Rhythm, Accent ACD 5054, 2001
• Classic Guitars, Accent ACD 6042, 2001
• Guitars Express, ACD 6041, 1998
• The Exciting Guitars of Buddy Merrill, ACD 5038, 1998
• World of Guitars, ACD 6030, 1994 (sampler of Buddy's compositions)
• Beyond the Reef, ACD 5034, 1992
• Classics in Rhythm, ACS 5054, 1980
• Guitar Sounds of Buddy Merrill, ACS 50100, 1977
• Buddy Merrill Today, ACS 5052, 1975
• Upbeat M.O.R., ACS 5048, 1975
• World of Guitars, ACS 5042, 1972
• Country Capers, ACS 5040, 1972
• 25 Great All-Time Hits, ACS 5038, 1971
• Steel Guitar Country,ACS 5036, 1970
• Beyond the Reef,ACS 5034, 1970
• Guitar Sounds of the 70's, ACS 5032, 1970
• The Best of Buddy Merrill, ACS 5034, 1969
• Electrosonic Guitars, ACS 5028, 1969
• Land of a Thousand Guitars, ACS 5026, 1967
• Sounds of Love, ACS 5024, 1967
• The Many Splendored Guitars of Buddy Merrill, ACS 5022, 1967
• Guitars on Fire, Accent SQBO 91997
• The Exciting World of Buddy Merrill, ACS 5020, 1966
• Latin Festival, ACS 5018, 1966
• Holiday from Guitars, Accent AC 5016, 1965
• The Guitar Sounds of Buddy Merrill, ACS 5010, 1965
• Songs of the Islands (with Lawrence Welk), Dot DLP 3251, 1960 (re-issued by Ranwood R 8022 and R 2007)

External links

• Official Website
• Buddy Merrill Music
• Biography at Space Age Pop.com