Jimmy Getzoff, Violin (1960 - 1962)

Jimmy Getzoff was a violinist on the Lawrence Welk Show from 1960 to 1962.  Getzoff was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. At the age of 18, Getzoff became the youngest member to get a job with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. After his stint on the Welk Show, Getzoff went on to work with the Glendale Symphony under Carmen Dragon for 25 years.

Jimmy's violinist hero is Jascha Heifetz. Heifetz heard Jimmy play when he was 16 years old and wrote a very complimentary letter. Many years later at a dinner gathering Heifetz asked, "Do you still practice?" Jimmy laughed, "I have to. I have a mother who still thinks I play better than you do".