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Whoopee John

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.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
May 11th, 1893
Died
June 15th, 1961
Labels
Polka City Records
Last updated: August 12th, 2018·MusicBrainz

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