Kenny Tremble, Welk Show trombonist, was born on March 1, 1919 and grew up in Milawukee. He taught himself the trombone at age five and went on to became the Wisconsin State champion trombonist. Before joining the Welk Show in 1957, he studied his at the Milwaukee State Teachers College and backed up such notable acts as Tex Beneke, Glenn Miller, Sam Donahue and Ray Anthony. He was first chair until Don Staples joined the band in 1966, but remained on for the show's duration. Kenny passed away in 1991.