National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum
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Euclid, OH 44123
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Bass player Mirk Yama's love for music goes clear back to Slovenia where he was born in 1923. As a smal boy, he would listen in the ae to the traditional button box musicwhich was so much a part of their culture. Mirk immigrated to the U.S. In 1938. Mirk found an oportunity in the U.S. To study music at the Wurlitzer Music Studio. Later, hs talents landed him a job wit Tony Malavasic's Blue Jackets Polka Band. With the advent of World War II the Malavasic group splitup and mike entered the air force. On his return from the service, he played with various groups such as: Johnny Vadnal, Frankie Mullec, Al Strukel, Georgie Cook and Mickey Ryance. In 1952 he joined the Johnny Pecon Band with his bass fiddle. Mirk Yama was the bass player in the Johnny Pecon Orchestra for more than 20 years. He played with Jeff and John, Jr. for 10 years. He was married to wife Emma and father of children; Kathy, Diane and Paul.
Inducted in 2009
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame
Trustees Honor Roll Recipient
MIRK YAMA
1923 -
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