Johnny Pecon

Johnny Pecon (February 3, 1915 - February 28, 1975) was one of the prime polka bandleaders in Cleveland from 1950 to 1975. Instead of a piano accordion, he played a chromatic one. 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. His son, accordionist Jeff Pecon has kept the legacy alive by leading his own orchestra since the late 1970s, with older brother John Jr. on drums.