Kenny Bass

Kenny Bass (1922 – 1987), born Peter Bastasic Jr., was the Dean of Cleveland-Style polka broadcasters, and led the Kenny Bass Polka Poppers Orchestra from 1951 to 1966. He played upright bass and sang. For a short period, he was part of Eddie Habat's recording band. He served in the U.S. Navy as a radio man in the Pacific. He was responsible for bringing accordionists Frankie Mauer, Dick Sodja, and Bob Timko to stardom.