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Johnny Zell,
Trumpet (1968-1982)
Former Member of NORAD Played With Lawrence Welk For 14 Years ![]() While Zell was a member of the North American Air Defence Command Band (NORAD), Lawrence Welk called to see if he would come to Hollywood and represent NORAD on Lawrence's national television show. Zell then left for Hollywood to do the show. After his performance, Welk asked him how much time he had left in the service. After Johnny's reply of . . . "13 months sir", Mr. Welk said, "Johnny, come and see me when you get out of the service, I may have a job for you"! Welk kept his word and Johnny joined the Welk orchestra the following year after his release from the Army. He remained with the show until Mr. Welk retired in 1982. Johnny and his wife, Laura, now live in Oregon. |
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