Jack Imel Death
Jack passed away on April 30, 2017 at the age of 84 in Springville, California, USA.
When did Jack Imel die?
April 30, 2017How old was Jack Imel when died?
84Where did Jack Imel die? What was the location of death?
Springville, California, USA
Jack Imel Birthday and Date of Death
Jack Imel was born on June 9, 1932 and died on April 30, 2017. Jack was 84 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 9, 1932
Date of Death: April 30, 2017
Age at Death: 84
Jack Imel - Biography
Lawrence Jack Imel (born June 9, 1932, Portland, Indiana) is an American singer, dancer, musician, and television producer who is best known for his work on The Lawrence Welk Show.
After Imel spent about three months on the show, the Welk Show began receiving mail saying that he was "conceited" and a "show-off." To rectify the situation, Welk suggested that Imel take a place in the band, since all soloists on the show came from the band. Since the marimba was not designed to be a part of the orchestra, Jack was given unique percussion instruments to play, such as bells, the triangle, and the maracas. With this development, fans began to somewhat accept Imel.
Imel's career as a producer began with the hiring of tap dancer Arthur Duncan in 1964. With two hoofers on the show, Imel decided he needed to diversify, and began pitching production ideas. The show brass found them interesting, and he was invited to the production meetings; eventually, he became a full-fledged associate producer of the show. Beginning in the 1970s, he was paired with Mary Lou Metzger in specialty song and dance routines. Singing posed some difficulty until Imel was taught a speech-like technique similar to that used by Rex Harrison and James Cagney. Imel also became known for wearing animal costumes in various numbers, alongside dancer Bobby Burgess.
Jack Imel and Norma Jean Denney were married on November 29, 1951, and their marriage lasted until Jack's death. He is survived by Norma and their five children.
