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John J. Kimmel

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John J. Kimmel (13 December 1866 – 18 September 1942) was a German-American musician known for playing Irish, Scottish, and American music on the 1-row diatonic accordion (or melodeon). Though not Irish-American, but rather German-American (born in Brooklyn to German immigrants Margaretha Schmidt and John Kimmel), Kimmel's playing had an enduring effect on the playing of the Irish accordion.

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Type: Person
Area: United States
Born: December 13th, 1866
Died: September 18th, 1942
Labels: Edison Records

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Last updated: November 24th, 2014