Liberace gets his first of TWO stars on
the
Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
This one is located at 6739 Hollywood Boulevard.
This is from the Hollywood Walk of Fame collectors card
set.
The following is listed under CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Best Known for his sequined costumes and the candelabra that sat on
his Steinway pinao. (typo)
"Excuse me but Lee only played on BALDWIN pianos" in fact he had an exclusive contract with them. - Liberace had a large following and appeared on his own TV show and on many other variety shows.
- At age 11 he made his concert debut. While still a teen he played with the Chicago Symphony.
- By 1940 he was out on his own working as a cocktail pianist. During the 40's he did USO tours.