| America's Polka King: The Real Story of Frankie Yankovic and His Music Contributor(s): Dolgan, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598510266 ISBN-13: 9781598510263 Publisher: Gray & Company Publishers OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2006 Annotation: For half a century Frank Yankovic wowed polka fans around the globe with hits such as ?Just Because? and ?The Blue Skirt Waltz.? He traveled the country, sold millions of records, and won the first Polka Grammy. The Cleveland native found fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams. But behind the happy sounds of the accordion stood a man obsessed with trying to please himself and the ones he loved. With a tumultuous touring schedule that consisted of 200 shows a year, a restless temper and three failed marriages, Yankovic found himself being distanced from reality. Author Bob Dolgan delves into the life of America's Polka king and tells the tale of not only a musician, but of a man struggling for happiness. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Music - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006031197 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.56" W x 8.48" (0.64 lbs) 238 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
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| Publisher Description: "If you ever heard or saw Frank Yankovic perform, you have to read this book ... Dolgan did a masterful job." -- Polka Times The definitive biography of American music legend Frank Yankovic describes a life filled with triumphs, defeats, crises, and controversies. An uninhibited original, Yankovic earned his international reputation. For half a century he wowed polka fans around the globe with hits such as "Just Because" and "The Blue Skirt Waltz." He sold millions of records, won the first Polka Grammy, and found fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams. But behind the light-hearted sounds of the accordion stood a man obsessed. With a tumultuous touring schedule, a restless temper, disgruntled bandmates, and three failed marriages, Yankovic found himself struggling with dark emotions while playing the "happiest music on earth." Yankovic could be lovable, mean, generous, and petty, but always brave and audacious. Above all, he was an entertainer. There may never be another like him. Includes a comprehensive discography. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dolgan, Bob: - Bob Dolgan wrote thousands of columns, articles, and feature stories about sports for The Plain Dealer over six decades. His writing has also appeared in the Sporting News, Baseball Digest, and Golf Digest. He was named one of the top 10 sports columnists in America by the Associated Press Sports Editors in 1985, and has won many other national, state, and local sportswriting awards. He wrote frequently about sports history for The Plain Dealer, including contributions to a nationally recognized 1997 series on black baseball players and a 2001 series on the 100th anniversary of the Cleveland Indians. In 1999 he was inducted into the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame. He is also author of The Polka King, with Frank Yankovic. A Cleveland native and a graduate of John Carroll University, he lives in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. |