None of the Lennon Sisters became rich. However, each of them built a family of her own. The siblings shared their life stories.

It has been sixty-eight years since the world first heard the vibrant voices of The Lennon Sisters.

The sisters are still alive, married, and closer than ever. They range in age from 67 to 83. and three of them continue to perform, captivating audiences with their vocals that have been maintained. Two of them have grandchildren.

When the band performed “He” acapella on the show’s Christmas Eve TV broadcast in 1955, the crowd was enthralled. The quartet’s musical abilities and popularity were swiftly acknowledged.

When the girls first entered the industry, they were still quite young. Kathy and Janet, the youngest sisters, recalled how young they had been—just twelve and nine, respectively.

Even if the performers were formerly kid stars, their youth was never compromised. Janet, the youngest member of the group, says the sisters had a great upbringing and wouldn’t mind going back and experiencing it all again.

The Lennon Sisters were up in a caring, safe, and stable home where obligations and domestic chores were valued highly. Kathy, the group’s second youngest sister,outlined a brief overview of their daily routine following their performance:

“Even though we were doing…shows and a weekly television show every Saturday night for 13 years, and then our own shows, Mom and Dad made it such a normal childhood.” After singing, we would do the dishes, change the diapers of our younger siblings, finish our homework, and head back to regular school.

Due to the songstresses’ enormous demand for their music, the sisters were included as regular acts on “The Lawrence Welk Show” in 1994 at Welk Jr.’s request, and they soon rose to prominence.Welk Jr. constructed a resort complex and theater in Branson, Missouri, where the performance was recorded. Even after getting engaged and getting married, the sisters kept on performing.

The Lennon Sisters in 1955 (l-r) Janet (age 9), Kathy (age 12), Peggy (age 14) and Dianne (age 16). Dubbed America’s Sweethearts of Song by the American public, the famous singing sisters performed on the Lawrence Welk Show for 13 years, and went on to record breaking performances in every major city in the U.S. The Lennon Sisters, still wowing audiences today, will be celebrating their 55th Anniversary this Christmas Eve 2010. (PRNewsFoto/KatJan)

The angelic-sounding performers were on the pages of TV Radio Mirror magazine in 1968, when they posed in bridal robes. Which sister had the “happiest” married life was the subject of an article. It also revealed which of them found it most difficult to adjust to married life.

The four sisters looked lovely in their individually created white bridal gowns. Every gown was accessorized with veils and tiaras, and the four sisters appeared content in the pictures.

After getting married, the sister singing group stayed closer than before.As they continued to perform, they maintained their tight relationship as siblings and with their family.

They also took great satisfaction in their modesty and in living ordinary, grounded lives filled with thankfulness and realism. Peggy, the second oldest sister, revealed that she and her siblings were instilled with the necessity of maintaining family values and being grounded rather than succumbing to the allure of celebrity:

We weren’t TV viewers; we were family. We received wedding gifts from people when we got married.

Even after getting married and starting their own children, the sisters continued to live close to one another in Los Angeles—about 15 minutes apart. Despite being working mothers in the entertainment industry, they made sure their families were taken care of.

The siblings are accountable for their financial behavior in terms of their spending patterns. Their older sister Peggy attests to the fact that they face the same difficulties as any other mother in the United States:

“Despite working for 26 years, none of us has a sizable amount of money in our savings. Saving a million dollars is not nearly as important as the responsibility that comes with being a mother. We are, in a sense, struggling along with every other American mother.

The Lennon Sisters began their career in the music business sixty-eight years ago. Following their long years away from the stage, admirers pondered the fate of the stunning performers.

But the group—now a trio—appeared on KMOV in 2020 to talk about taking back the lead on “The Andy Williams Ozark Mountain Christmas Show.” Additionally, the sisters sang a Christmas song, which immediately took fans back to the group’s heyday.

The Lennon Sisters’ admirers quickly showered the YouTube video’s comment section with heartfelt remarks. Some observers took note of the band’s prolonged absence from live performances; one even speculated that the sisters might have passed away.

A lot of people had even assumed that the group had retired and stopped performing entirely. Upon learning that the band was still active, one fan in particular expressed her extreme happiness by writing:

“Sisters Lennon!? God, oh God! God be praised, they are still alive.They received even more praise for their unending singing ability as their admirers continued to show their love for them. The vocalists’ ability to preserve their stunning, angelic voices from their early career years delighted a lot of fans.

Remarks on how “young,” “amazing,” and “heavenly” their voices sounded dominated the conversation. The seasoned beauties’ audience members expected their presentation to sound different from previous ones.

Currently, the group plays as a trio of sisters, consisting of Kathy, Janet, and Mimi, who took Peggy’s position after she retired in 1999. Diane retired in 2001, following suit.

The Lennon Sisters received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987 in recognition of their services to the television business. In 2001, the group was additionally admitted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

The sisters have remained unwavering confidantes, helping one another weather the storms life has thrown at them. The sudden and terrible death of their father, William Herbert Lennon, was one of their greatest setbacks. A crazy admirer and stalker killed him because they thought he was wed to one of the sisters.

The siblings persisted through strength, faith, and unity throughout this extremely difficult time, despite the family going through a lot. In reference to the unfortunate incident, Kathy Lennon said the following:

“Even though the tragedy altered our lives, we all emerged knowing that we had each other.” Together, we were blessed with [our] mother.

As previously stated, each of the Lennon sisters is married, and a few of them have kids. Besides, two of the sisters are grandmothers now. Janet had three children with Lee Bernhardi after their 1966 marriage. But in 1976, they parted ways, and Janet later married John Bahler.

In 1967, Kathy got married to Mahlon Clark, her first husband. But in 1981, they got divorced. She wed James Daris the following year.

Mimi handled fan correspondence for The Lennon Sisters prior to her joining the group. Along with her hubby, Daniel Macias, she is a mother of two children. After exchanging vows in 1977, Mimi and Daniel are now the delighted grandparents of four grandchildren.

Currently retired, Diane enjoys the affection and company of her husband, children, and grandchildren. The sisters’ unshakable friendship endures because they are best friends with the most precious hearts and prioritize their family above anything else.

LOS ANGELES – 1983 The Lennon Sisters poses for a portrait in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)

The renowned musical ensemble hasn’t stopped performing since making their Welk show debut, thrilling crowds in the cities they travel time and time again.