Lawrence Duchow Explained

Lawrence Duchow
Birth Date:May 9, 1914
Birth Place:Potter, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genre:Polka
Occupation:Musician, radio host
Label:RCA Victor
Associated Acts:Red Raven Orchestra

Lawrence Duchow (May 9, 1914 – December 16, 1972) was an American bandleader recorded on the RCA Victor label from 1932 to 1954.[1] [2]

Career

Born in Potter, Wisconsin, Duchow was a member of the International Polka Association and Polka Hall of Fame. With his Red Raven Orchestra, named after the Red Raven Polka,[3] he competed in polka contests against the bands of Frankie Yankovic, Whoopee John Wilfahrt, Romy Gosz, Louis Bashell, and Harold Loeffelmacher.

Duchow played many of his shows at Kleist's Hall in Potter, Wisconsin. At one time, he had a weekly radio show on WGN in Chicago. In November 1947, he had a Billboard chart hit with "Swiss Boy", which reached number 23.[4]

He was involved in a bogus check scandal in 1953 and arrested in New York.[3] [5] [6] He then resettled in California,[3] but he returned to Wisconsin in 1969.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45377780 Obituary
  2. Norm Cohen -Ethnic and Border Music: A Regional Exploration - 2007 -Page 165 "Bandleader Lawrence Duchow from Potter, Wisconsin, established the Red Raven Orchestra, a larger ensemble with a smoother sound, influenced by the Big Band dance bands. He toured widely and established a regular polka night."
  3. News: Former Area Bandleader Lawrence Duchow Dies. The Post-Crescent. December 20, 1972. 16. Newspapers.com. February 26, 2016 .
  4. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn's Pop memories, 1890-1954 : the history of American popular music : compiled from America's popular music charts 1890-1954 . 1986 . Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research . The Archive of Contemporary Music . 978-0-89820-083-6 . 142.
  5. News: State Bandleader Held as 'Con Man'. The Daily Telegram. May 5, 1953. 1. Newspapers.com. February 26, 2016 .
  6. News: Duchow Arraignment Is Slated at Appleton. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. May 15, 1953. 3. Newspapers.com. February 26, 2016 .

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