empty cell Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians were a Canadian big band renowned for their New Year's Eve performances, which began in 1929 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Their rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" became a traditional part of New Year's celebrations across North America. The band sold over 100 million records and performed at inaugural balls for U.S. presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. Their music, characterized as "the sweetest music this side of heaven," encompassed genres such as jazz, big band, and swing.
