Notable Lewis Countians
Buddy Hayes
1916–1997
A Weston-born bassist, tuba player, and vocalist who performed with Lawrence Welk's nationally televised orchestra from 1954 to 1966. Hayes was born in Weston before his professional music career carried him into radio, touring, recordings, and television.
Lewis County connection
Hayes was born in Weston before his professional music career carried him into radio, touring, recordings, and television.
The Louis Bennett Library in Weston, used here as a Lewis County arts-and-culture context image.
Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress, LC-DIG-highsm-31650 · Public domain; no known restrictions on publication
Lewis County connection
Hayes was born in Weston before his professional music career carried him into radio, touring, recordings, and television.
Career and public significance
A Weston-born bassist, tuba player, and vocalist who performed with Lawrence Welk's nationally televised orchestra from 1954 to 1966.
His years on one of mid-century television's most recognizable music programs gave a Lewis County musician a weekly national audience.
Reading the record carefully
Reliable public biographical material is limited, so the page keeps its claims to documented instruments, dates, and ensemble service.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1916
Born in Weston.
1954
Joins Lawrence Welk's orchestra.
1966
Ends his regular tenure with the ensemble.
1997
Dies in California.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Timeless Weston
City of Weston
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Buddy Hayes
AllMusic
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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