Don Staples

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Don Staples (born July 9, 1939 in Billings, Montana) is an American born big band musician.

Known for playing the trombone, he was a member of the Lawrence Welk orchestra from 1966 to 1982 in which he also appeared on the maestro's weekly television show. Prior to joining Welk, he attended UCLA and was a member of the Roger Wagner Chorale and the San Francisco Ballet orchestra.

Don is the father of two daughters, Debbie and Cheryl, the latter who is a violinist.