Al Melgard

Al Melgard (October 4, 1890 in Denmark – June 18, 1977) was the best-known organist for the Chicago Stadium, from 1930 until retirement in 1974,^[1] at age 84.

^ Cohn, Scotti (2011). Chicago Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7627-5984-2. Audiences at Chicago Stadium between 1930 and 1974 enjoyed performances by Al Melgard, who played the gigantic stadium organ.

[1] Cohn, Scotti (2011). Chicago Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff. Globe Pequot. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-7627-5984-2. Audiences at Chicago Stadium between 1930 and 1974 enjoyed performances by Al Melgard, who played the gigantic stadium organ.

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