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Musical artist. Władziu Valentino Liberace [nb 1] (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer, and actor. [2] He was born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin and enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements.
Liberace. Soundtrack: Behind the Candelabra. Most remembered for his extravagant costumes and trademark candelabra placed on the lids of his flashy pianos, Liberace was loved by his audiences for his music talent and unique showmanship. He was born as Wladziu Valentino Liberace on May 16, 1919, into a musical family, in Wisconsin.
Most remembered for his extravagant costumes and trademark candelabra placed on the lids of his flashy pianos, Liberace was loved by his audiences for his music talent and unique showmanship. He was born as Wladziu Valentino Liberace on May 16, 1919, into a musical family, in Wisconsin.
Jun 21, 2024 · Liberace (born May 16, 1919, West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.—died February 4, 1987, Palm Springs, California) was an American pianist. Born to Polish and Italian immigrants, he appeared as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 16.
May 10, 2022 · Exploring the life and illustrious career of the flamboyant musician, actor and entertainer, Liberace; his extensive works have made him into an icon. ...more
Liberace's stardom sprang from a highly marketable and carefully packaged conflation of high and low cultural ingredients, and his model of musical spectacle influenced subsequent stars from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson.
Aug 21, 2019 · A new Liberace Show started on ABC daytime in 1958, but it was canceled after only six months. Liberace eagerly embraced pop culture making guest appearances both on the Monkees and Batman in the late 1960s.
Feb 5, 1987 · Liberace, whose glitzy costumes, giant candelabra and extravagant showmanship made him almost as famous as his piano playing, died yesterday at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 67 years...
May 28, 2013 · “Behind the Candelabra” explores Liberace’s personal life. Here a classical music critic explores his musicianship.
May 26, 2015 · Liberace, the highest-paid pianist of all time, embodied flamboyant showmanship with his incredible stage performances in Las Vegas. Find out more about his life in this mini biography.
