Frankie Yankovic | |
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Frankie Yankovic in 1958 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Frank John Yankovic |
Born | Davis, West Virginia, U.S. | July 28, 1915
Died | October 14, 1998 New Port Richey, Florida, U.S. | (aged 83)
Genres | Slovenian-style polka |
Instrument | Accordion |
Frank John Yankovic (July 28, 1915 – October 14, 1998) was an American accordion player and polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", Yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style during his long career. He was not related to fellow accordionist "Weird Al" Yankovic, although the two collaborated.[1]