Frankie Yankovic | |
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 Frankie Yankovic in 1958 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frank John Yankovic |
| Born | July 28, 1915 Davis, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 1998 (aged 83) New Port Richey, Florida, U.S. |
| 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]
- ^ "Weird Al and Frankie Yankovick- Polka Melody". Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2020 – via YouTube.