Guy Lombardo (June 19th, 1902 – November 5th, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer. Lombardo formed The Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer from 1940 onward, Kenny Gardner.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Lombardo and his band The Royal Canadians performed "Rampart Street on Parade" on the new Showboat float at the 1969 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.