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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