Bob Kames

Bob Kames (April 21, 1925 – April 9, 2008) was an American musician who specialized in genres such as polka. Kames is credited with developing and popularizing the modern-day version of the song "Dance Little Bird," which is much better known by its more common name, The Chicken Dance.[1] Kames is a member of the Wisconsin Area Music Industry's Hall of Fame.[2]

Kames recorded over seventy albums throughout his career.[1] He owned and operated a chain of music stores called Bob Kames Wonderful World of Music, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  1. ^ a b Rabideu Silvers, Amy (2008-04-09). "Kames was 'Chicken Dance' king". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
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