Frankie Yankovic

Frankie Yankovic
Frankie Yankovic in 1958
Background information
Birth nameFrank John Yankovic
Born(1915-07-28)July 28, 1915
Davis, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 14, 1998(1998-10-14) (aged 83)
New Port Richey, Florida, U.S.
GenresSlovenian-style polka
InstrumentAccordion

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.

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