Guy Lombardo formed The Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown of London, Ontario, Canada.
Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven.

Members:
Guy Lombardo - conductor, violin
Carmen Lombardo alto sax vocals
Lebert Lombardo trumpet
Victor Lombardo soprano and baritone sax
James Dillon, trombonist;
Fred Higman, saxophonist - vocalist;
Larry Owen, saxophonist - arranger;
Fred Kreitzer, pianist;
George Gowans, drummer.
Guitarist - vocalist Bill Flannigan