Johnny Pecon

Johnny Pecon (February 3, 1915 - February 28, 1975) was one of the prime polka bandleaders in Cleveland from 1950 to 1975. He joined Frankie Yankovic's band in 1946, recording the two million-sellers "Just Because", and "Blue Skirt Waltz". He left in 1949 and shortly started his own group afterwards with Lou Trebar.