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John WilfahrtWhoopee John Whoopee John American polka musician, 1893-1961 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] Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Whoopee John Birth name John Anthony Wilfahrt Born (1893-05-11)May 11, 1893 New Ulm, Minnesota, US Died June 15, 1961(1961-06-15) (aged 68) Genres Polka rock Instrument Concertina Labels Vocalion Records, Decca Records Close Early life and career Wilfahrt was born in New Ulm, Minnesota and got his start playing the concertina at local gatherings and… (Source: Wikipedia)
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