Whoopee John | |
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| Birth name | John Anthony Wilfahrt |
| Born | May 11, 1893 New Ulm, Minnesota, US |
| Died | June 15, 1961 (aged 68) |
| Genres | Polka |
| Instrument | Concertina |
| Labels | Vocalion Records, Decca Records |
John Anthony Wilfahrt, (May 11, 1893 – June 15, 1961), the eldest son of John Wilfahrt and Barbara Portner, was a professional polka musician who recorded with Vocalion and from 1934, Decca. He went by the moniker "Whoopee John." He was inducted into the International Polka Association's Hall of Fame in 1976.[1]