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
John Zipay performed as the featured saxophone player in top Cleveland-Style Polka
bands from the 1960s on. The Cleveland native played clarinet and sax through high
school and at Kent State. In the 1970s he enjoyed a long run with the George Staiduhar
Orchestra and was on two albums. He was then associated with the Harry Faint Revue
and two albums of songs, including the original version of the classic "Mozart’s
Polka." With the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, John served as music
arranger and in the Awards Show stage band. He also arranged for Gene Fedorchak among
others. He was a music teacher and assistant director of the All-Ohio State Fair
Band for 25 years.
Inducted in 2013
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame
Trustees Honor Roll Recipient
JOHN ZIPPAY
1944 - 2007
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