The Lennon Sisters,
Singers (1955 - 1968)
The
Lennon Sisters charmed the nation
with
their sweet-voiced harmonies for 13 years on the Lawrence Welk Show.
The combination of their extraordinary natural vocal talents, hard
working professionalism, striking looks, unassuming personalities
and strong family values has earned them a place in the hearts of
millions of fans nationwide. That's why, as youngsters, they were
dubbed "America's Sweethearts of Song" - and America still adores
them today.
After their well-received debut on the Lawrence Welk Christmas Show in 1955,
the Sisters traveled extensively to make record-breaking personal
appearances with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra or by themselves in every major
U.S. city, as well as in the surrounding rural areas. They worked tirelessly
at night clubs, state and county fairs, charity benefits, conventions, and
for church and civic organizations. The American public clamored for more.
Merchandising tie-ins such as paper dolls, TV trays and coloring books -
some of the first of their kind - became a national phenomena. The country
was enamored with the new celebrities who remained unaffected by all the
attention and continued to maintain that the most important elements in
their lives were their families and their faith in God.
In 1987, the Lennon Sisters were awarded a star on
the world famous
Hollywood Walk of Fame, immortalizing their popularity. In 1992, PBS
aired the very well-received retrospective of the Lennon Sisters'
career, "Easy to Remember", and in 1994, they became the featured
performers at The Welk Champagne Theatre in Branson, Missouri, where they continue to perform, primarily
during the Christmas Season.
The Lennon Sisters Today
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Peggy Lennon
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Peggy Lennon
retired in 1999 and today makes her home in the Los Angeles
area.
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Diane Lennon
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Diane (Dee
Dee) Lennon Gass retired in August 2000 and today lives in
Branson, Mo.
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Kathy Lennon
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Kathy Lennon
lives in Branson with her husband Jim and continues to perform
with the group nationally.
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Janet Lennon
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Janet Lennon
lives in Branson with her husband John and continues to perform
with the group nationally. In addition, all four of her children
now make their home in Branson.
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Mimi Lennon
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Mimi Lennon
lives in Branson and continues to perform with the group
nationally.
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