| 词条 | Kenny Gardner |
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| name = Kenny Gardner | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Kenneth A. Gardner | birth_date = {{Birth date|1913|03|20}}[1] | birth_place = Lake View, Iowa, U.S. | death_date = {{Death date and age|2002|07|26|1913|03|20}} | death_place = Manhasset, New York, U.S. | nationality = American | known_for = Singer in Guy Lombardo's band }} Kenny Gardner (March 20, 1913, Lake View, Iowa – July 26, 2002, Manhasset, New York)[1] was an American singer for Guy Lombardo's band, the Royal Canadians. Early yearsKenneth 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] CareerGardner 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] He joined Guy Lombardo's band in 1940, singing the signature hits, "Enjoy Yourself, It's Later Than You Think", and "Frankie and Johnny". While in the band, he took time out to serve in World War II, where he was wounded and earned two Purple Hearts.[2] After retiring in 1978, a year after Guy Lombardo died, Gardner became more involved in local activities in the Plandome, New York area. 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|date=December 2018}} Personal lifeGardner married Guy Lombardo's sister Elaine in 1942.[2][5] DeathGardner died on July 26, 2002, at his residence. According to his niece, Gina Lombardo Cudahy, Gardner died from a heart attack after having appendectomy surgery.[1][6] See also
References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/07/31/arts/kenny-gardner-89-guy-lombardo-s-crooner.html|title=Kenny Gardner, 89, Guy Lombardo's Crooner|last=Goldman|first=Ari L.|publisher=New York Times|date=2002-07-31|accessdate=2012-08-05}} 2. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Kenny Gardner|url=http://data.desmoinesregister.com/famous-iowans/kenny-gardner|website=Des Moines Register News Datacentral|accessdate=February 11, 2016}} 3. ^{{cite news|title=Matzenauer Is Heard Tonight in Blues Songs|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4287405/oakland_tribune|agency=Oakland Tribune|date=April 20, 1936|location=California, Oakland|page=24|via = Newspapers.com|accessdate=February 11, 2016}} {{Open access}} 4. ^Terrace, Vincent (1999). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland & Company, Inc. {{ISBN|978-0-7864-4513-4}}, pg. 106. 5. ^{{cite news|last1=Roberts|first1=Joe|title=Lombardo: old acquaintance not forgotten|agency=Valley News|date=December 28, 1977|location=California, Van Nuys|page=25|via = Newspapers.com}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2002/aug/02/local/me-gardner2|title=Kenneth Gardner, 89; Sang With Guy Lombardo's Band|last=Oliver|first=Myrna|publisher=LA Times|date=2002-08-02|accessdate=2012-08-05}} External links
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