Mary Lou Metzger is another prominent member of the Lawrence Welk Show who is still alive. Similar to some of the other stars, in 2001, Maloof made an appearance on a TV special that reunited some of the famous figures who were part of the original Lawrence Welk show. Maloof was also a bass player for Riz during the recording of their album, Naked Sax. At the time, he played the bass as part of the Baja Marimba Band. One of the last albums that Maloof was credited for came out in 1990 and was called New Deal. He was born in January 1944, and received his first invitation to appear on the show in 1967.Ī lot of data surrounding Richard Maloof has not been publicly reported, but as of this moment, it is known that he is still alive. Richard Maloof was the tuba and bass player for the official orchestra on the Lawrence Welk show.
