National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum

605 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123

USA

 

E-mail: Polkashop@aol.com

Phone: 216-261-3263

Toll Free: 1-800-66POLKA

Fax: 216-261-4134

 

Best known for his bass-playing prowess, John "Hokie" Hokavar was a multi-talented musician. He began playing the banjo as a youngster and went on to master the accordion before finally making the bass his avocation. Hookie, with his popular slapping style, was featured with some of the great early Cleveland-style orchestras, including Johnny Pecon and Frank Yankovic. He wrote the lyrics to many Cleveland-style polkas, including "Because Your Blue Eyes Blink". For his own enjoyment, Hookie played the button box.

 

Inducted 1991

 

 

National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame

 

Trustees Honor Roll Recipient

 

JOHN "HOOKIE" HOCHEVAR

 

1912 - 1991

 

 

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