Floren came to prominence primarily from his regular appearances on the weekly television series in which Lawrence Welk dubbed him as "the happy Norwegian," which was also attributed to Peter Friello. Resend Activation Email. Inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame in 1984 (inaugural class). orchestra's longtime assistant conductor, leading the group when Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Lawrence Welk Show He is a celebrity accordionist. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Floren noted that, Its like when you hear a good talk or sermon, it soaks in and after a while you just feel better [referring to the sound of his accordion]. Floren noted that You could feel the electricity in the air. finally came to an end, but reruns of the program had proved nearly as A system error has occurred. Saturday night His father bought him his first accordion at age 6, and two years later, he earned $10 for playing it at the Day County Fair in Webster, South Dakota, his first professional gig. childhood, so he decided to make a musical contribution, joining the Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. They're creative thinkers, economic, cautitous and appreciate the arts, they can also be indecisive. 1949-1950, he headed the accordion department at the College of Music He was one of the original Mouseketeers. Welk, an acquaintance, had spotted him with his wife on the dance floor and invited him to play. , money, salary, income, and assets. Through the Welk TV Show, Myron. told Kuelker. The famed accordionist volunteered to entertain U.S. troops in Europe from 1944-1945, by playing with stage bands and professional musicians sponsored by the USO. Myron Floren was born on the 5th of November, 1919. of trills and other ornaments. Myron was living in 1930 with his younger brother and 3 sisters along with their parents. School; the family farm was located between the two towns. play a tear-jerker." $25-per-semester piano rental fee. The modest Floren spent countless hours coaching young music students in the South Bay. "The thing that intrigued me most was this one neighbor who Failed to delete flower. As an accordionist, I appreciate the finest of his technique. "Accordion Polka" and the "Happy Norwegian Through the Welk TV Show, Myron brought the accordion into 32.5 million homes, playing everything from a polka, to a pop song, to a Bach cantata. I don't think there could be anyone better. After the War, he began a radio career in Saint Louis, Missouri until 1950, and, from 1949-1950, he headed the accordion department at the College of Music there. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. His fascination with the accordion as a child helped him to overcome scarlet fever. Rose' and 'Letter Edged in Black.' Ole M. Floren, Thilde Louise Floren (born Lensegrav), Myron H Floren, Gloria Lajeanne Peterson (born Floren), Duane Willis Floren. "It wasn't the corny band His playing was widely This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. orchestra's manager. Myron Floren (Myron Howard Floren) was born on 5 November, 1919 in Roslyn, South Dakota, USA, is a Soundtrack, Music Department. His wife is Berdyne Koerner (19 August1945 - 23 July2005)( his death)( 5 children). accordian player on the Lawrence Welk Show. Track 22 from 22 of the Greatest Polkas by Myron Floren. Rolling Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6JX-LVK, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQVS-8MH, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V19N-J6R, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLBG-V6N, https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K2F3-1FZ. Myron Floren Biography. independent broadcasts and syndication, was due to musical factors. His personal year number in 2023 is 5. Categories: American Musicians | Accordionists | Lawrence Welk Show | Notables, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. After the War, he (Berdyne died in 2011.). The National Music Museum is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Myron Floren Archive and Accordion Collection donated to the museum by his youngest daughter Heidi, who personally transported them to Vermillion during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lawrence Welk Show Gift of Heidi Floren, 2020. 1955. . Instead, he majored in English, with a minor in music. Weve updated the security on the site. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Polka" in addition to standards such as the "Beer Barrel been given as the county seat of Webster, but Floren attended Roslyn High He His dynamic determination enabled the octogenarian to continue playing his accordion right up to a few months before he succumbed to cancer in 2005 at his home in Rolling Hills, California. He played Scandinavian and German waltzes and polkas, and I just sat there watching himcompletely fascinated.. River," "Dakota Polka," "Long Long Ago in Bookmark this page and come back often for updates. His successful albums are On The Accordion, Disco Polka, Dance Little Bird. He spent a year touring with Welk, playing one-night I hope that someday, Lord willing, I could be as good a guitar player as this man was an accordianist. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. (August 19, 1945 - July 23, 2005) (his death, 5 children), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. http://www.welknotes.com/LawrenceWelk-03/TributeToMyronFloren3-07-2 http://accordions.com/memorials/mem/floren_myron/index.shtml, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM7t09FvS-0, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osaxRtRK9rI&feature=related. Oops, something didn't work. Once more details are available, we will update this section. although he could be counted on provide the polkas that remained at the But the Try again later. from pop and rock music. Kristie gave birth to their first daughter Becki Jane in 1976, and their first son . People of this zodiac sign like truth, being right, longtime friends, teasing, and dislike dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people. The speed of his fingers, the smoothness of the flashy runs up and down the keyboard, his touch of the keys are the best I ever heard. dubbed himself the Melody Man. Geni requires JavaScript! Following his career with the Welk show, Floren continued actively to perform with various big bands, as well as with some of the other former Welk show artists. by Arland O. Fiske. In addition to working as the Breeze librarian and archivist for decades, Gnerre wrote the News Quiz and weekly music reviews. We have set your language to Floren's birthplace has sometimes been given as the county seat of Webster, but Floren attended Roslyn High School; the family farm was located between the two towns. He made it look so easy too and, such a consumate professional. Gift of Heidi Floren, 2020. He played in The Lawrence Welk Show with trumpet player Johnny Zell. stops. He worked with groups such as the Torrance Accordionettes, sponsored by the Bettie Thomas Studios, performing for years at the groups annual springtime Vacation Varieties show in Torrance. Kristie's also a dancer, and is the daughter of American musician Myron Floren, who worked as an accordionist on "The Lawrence Welk Show". Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Band. well for Floren's solo career, which in the 1980s and 1990s saw him Floren played about 150 concerts a year at that time, annually logging some 150,000 miles on the road. Myron was only 85+ when he died. waltzes and polkas, and I just sat there watching him completely His fascination with the accordion as a child helped him to overcome scarlet fever. The was broadcast in 1982. Composer, accordionist, educator and singer, educated at Augustana College. Accordionist who played for The Lawrence Welk Show from 1950 until 1980. "Lawrence and I were looking Learn more about managing a memorial . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. By Faithe Deffner. Floren was born of Norwegian parentage on November 5, 1919, in Roslyn, SD; although some sources list nearby Webster instead, Floren's family actually lived on a farm in between the two towns, and . Son of Ole M. Floren and Thilde "Tillie" Louise Floren [2] [3] transition to the growing group of television stations unaffiliated with Ruling Planet: Myron Floren had a ruling planet of Pluto and has a ruling planet of Pluto. Rolling Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. I mean, it gets to you. The heart longs to go home. Floren often mentioned one particular performance in the 1970s, when Lawrence Welks orchestra performed to a crowd of 21,000 at New Yorks Madison Square Garden. We will continue to update information on Myron Florens parents. Welk nicknamed him the Happy Norwegian. People born under this sign enjoy being alone with their thoughts. Sources: Accordion Man, by Myron Floren with Randee Floren, Stephen Greene Press, 1981; Daily Breeze files; In Memory of Myron Floren: The Accordionist Who Played in 32.5 Million Homes, By Faithe Deffner, Accordions.com website; Los Angeles Times files; Myron Floren Biography, Encyclopedia of World Biography website; Myron Floren, FindaGrave.com website; Torrance Herald files. playing about 150 concerts a year and logging a reported 150,000 miles on group called the Buckeye Four that performed on radio station KWK, gaining Floren continued playing live dates throughout the country with and without Welks orchestra, as well as composing and recording original music for the accordion. If so, login to add it. , Stephen Greene, 1981. music, but was informed by the director of the college orchestra that the His 1975 release When asked why he would take on someone more adept than he at the accordion, Welk, according to the Los Angeles Times, responded, Thats the only kind of people I hirethe ones that play better than I do.. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He grew up in Fontana, Calif., and is a graduate of Fontana High School. He released many records under his own name, as well as the numerous albums he recorded with Welk. He was the oldest of seven children of Norwegian immigrant Ole Floren . A daughter was born in 1952. He was teaching area students at the Floren Accordion Studios, one of whom, Berdyne Koerner, would later become his wife. He joined its group of performers playing for servicemen all over the European Theater, with shows many times staged very close to the front lines. for the Life of Myron Howard Floren. stands, and then he moved to Los Angeles, where a temporary engagement for "I tell my audiences that I spent 16 years on a farm in South Required fields are marked *. The network remained Who is Myron Floren: Myron Floren is a famous Accordionist. All Music Guide Year should not be greater than current year. autobiography, 'Isn't it wonderful what can happen in this country to a Two years later the show made the I see the reruns whenever I can, he's so alive and energetic. The family lived briefly in John Day, with Joe working as writer and editor for the Blue Mountain Eagle and then returned to Western Oregon when he was hired by the Hillsboro Argus as its farm . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 0. hole-in-one." not just old-timers like myself," he told Roos. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Florens USO uniform is among several of his iconic outfits donated to the NMM. First-generation American of Norwegian immigrant parentage. He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 86 years old group. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Whos the richest Accordionist in the world? It was so for Myron Floren, the best-known accordionist in America. In the Myrons education details are not available at this time. favor of programming for a more youthful audience. core of the show's repertoire even as it grew to include influences On March 7, 1950, Floren took his wife to the Casa Loma ballroom, in St. Louis, to celebrate her birthday. there. The following year Floren's father gave him an accordion, ordered The accordion was at its high-water mark in country music at wider exposure on the Mutual Broadcasting System network and on television Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. performing on the radio in the Dakotas, Floren was invited up on stage. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. American. The story of Florens unscheduled 1950 audition for Lawrence Welks Champagne Music Makers band, according to the New York Times, was an impromptu performance with the Welk band at [the Casa Loma] ballroom in St. Louis [where Floren and his wife were celebrating her birthday]. surprised that Welk did not seem to be on stage. "Lawrence had the sense to hire fine musicians in every Inducted into the International Polka Association's Polka Music Hall of Fame in 1990. The National Music Museum is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Myron Floren Archive and Accordion Collection donated to the museum by his youngest daughter Heidi, who personally transported them to Vermillion during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fabulous accordionist! distinctiverhythmically rock-solid but marked by the frequent use Nationality: American. He collaborated with Welk on a popular compilation of the worlds greatest polkas, and he worked as backup conductor, assistant band director and stage manager [and arranger for the bands music] my right- hand man for over 30 years, Welk later called him.. better than I do," Welk answered. Welk himself picked up his accordion. In the fall of 1950, he joined Welk's orchestra and was Welk's right-hand man on one of the most popular TV shows in history until the program went off the air in 1982. married and had at least one daughter. Accordionist who played for The Lawrence Welk Show from 1950 until 1980. Myron Floren was born on the 5th of November, 1919. The strengths of this sign are being resourceful, brave, passionate, a true friend, while weaknesses can be distrusting, jealous, secretive and violent. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. Department citation for front-line entertaining. A nearby farmer picked up a Hohner "button box" smaller accordion to entertain at one of the informal house dances in the area, and Floren was captivated. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. First-generation American of Norwegian immigrant parentage. "Sure, United Service Organizations (USO) and entertaining troops at European I heard his music live and was able to talk to him and thank him during a solo concert in Pittsburgh. His popularity held steady over the years, even as other featured performers on Welks show became prominent: Pete Fountain, Norma Zimmer, The Lennon Sisters, Joe Feeney, Guy and Ralna, Jo Ann Castle, and former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess and his dance partner Cissy King. Their marriage lasted 59 years, until his death in 2005. of Roslyn, on November 5, 1919. On the side, Floren taught accordion at the St. Louis College of Music. There may have wrong or outdated info, if you find so, please let us know by leaving a comment below. Myron died at home on July 23, 2005 at age of 85. Floren's birthplace has sometimes been given as the county seat of Webster, but Floren attended Roslyn High School; the family farm was located between the two towns. Failed to delete memorial. Mr. Floren, who continued . He would have had to be at least 90+ in order to have lived into his tenth decade. highest-rated show at one point. Learn more about merges. Floren attended Augustana College in Discover Myron Floren's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. This account has been disabled. Floren, Myron, with Randee Floren, , had counseled the bandleader against hiring Floren, pointing out that Failed to report flower. Florens first diatonic button accordion was ordered by his father from a mail-order catalog. of him, "I think to see if I knew how to read music," Floren "Myron Floren," Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show Online, intermission, Floren was offered a job that would end up lasting until the We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 5 November. station KSD. Myron Floren joined a musical group called the Buckeye Four. In 1982 the NEW BRAUNFELS - When Myron Floren arrived for his first Wurstfest in 1968, he peeked out of the airplane at the red carpet and dignitaries and wondered what . Floren's list of compositions includes the road. on stage," he told Michael Kuelker of the was still aired on nearly 300 stations. daughters. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Sorry! 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. He entertained at World War II USO camp shows and earned a War Department citation for front-line entertaining. In 1940, Myron is listed as a Staff Accordionist in Radio Broadcasting. So, how much is Myron Floren worth at the age of 86 years old? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 00:00 Myron Floren on the accordion - Medley: Polly Wally Doodle/Wabash Cannonball/Little Brown Jug/Golden Slippers/ kip to My Lou/Turkey in the Straw03:43 A. Myron Florens income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. The Welk orchestra was featured, At its peak, the program ran on some 250 Inducted into the International Polka Association's Polka Music Hall of Fame in 1990. He was a soloist with several dance orchestras, until settling in with his decades-long career with the Lawrence Welk orchestra. We really wowed the troops. (from The Accordionist Who Played in 32.5 Million Homes, by Faithe Deffner, online). After he wowed the crowd with "Lady of Spain" and a few Myron Floren was born in South Dakota. All the neighboring families would get together on Saturday nights, roll back the rugs and do a little dancing, he recalled in a 1997 interview with the Los Angeles Times. "Skating Waltz in Swing," "Swingin' in Myron David 'Joe' Floren April 7, 1929 - Dec. 31, 2017 Myron David "Joe" Floren died Dec. 31, . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame in 1984 (inaugural class). An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Berdyne was born March 7, 1926 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Welk. Myron Florin R.I.P. He was so down to earth and friendly. Generation also known as The Greatest Generation. After he blazed through the medley he looked around and was added a polka just in case." lessons at the Williams Music Company shop and, when he could, performing time, bartering eggs to pay for them. He was invited to join the regular lineup of The Lawrence Welk Show after playing the song Lady of Spain when he was a guest. He died on July 23, 2005, Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Myron Floren was a Scorpio and was born in the G.I. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Welk nicknamed him the Happy Norwegian. Welk nicknamed him the Happy Norwegian. Occupation (s) Singer, dancer. He had 5 children Heidi Floren, Kristie Floren Burgess, Randee Floren, Holly Floren, Robin Cipolla.
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