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On February 4, 1987, Liberace died.
Liberace
Liberace in 1969
Born: Władziu Valentino Liberace, May 16, 1919; West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died: February 4, 1987 (aged 67); Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Cause of death: Pneumonia as a complication of AIDS
Resting place: Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery
Władziu Valentino Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer and actor. A child prodigy born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin, Liberace enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame, from the 1950s to the 1970s, Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world, with established concert residencies in Las Vegas, and an international touring schedule. Liberace embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage, acquiring the nickname "Mr. Showmanship".
Liberace in 1969
Born: Władziu Valentino Liberace, May 16, 1919; West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died: February 4, 1987 (aged 67); Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Cause of death: Pneumonia as a complication of AIDS
Resting place: Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery
Władziu Valentino Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer and actor. A child prodigy born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin, Liberace enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame, from the 1950s to the 1970s, Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world, with established concert residencies in Las Vegas, and an international touring schedule. Liberace embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage, acquiring the nickname "Mr. Showmanship".
I ran across this thread earlier today:
Wednesday, January 10, 2018: JB's boogie
This was in there. It might be my favorite video on all of YouTube.
Liberace - Bumble Boogie
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Here is Liberace performing The Bumble Boogie, otherwise known as The Flight of The Bumblebees taken from his classic hit television series of the 50's.