He was the first polka musician to win a Grammy Award, which he did in 1985 for his album "Who Stole the Kishka?" He earned a salary of $1 million per year from his music career.
Frankie Yankovic was a renowned polka musician who had a net worth of $11 million. He was born in 1915 and released over two hundred records, selling more than thirty million albums. He was the first polka musician to win a Grammy Award in 1985 for his album "Who Stole the Kishka?" and earned a salary of $1 million per year from his music career.
Frankie Yankovic is a member of Accordionist
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $11 Million (2024)
About
Polka musician who released more than two hundred records and sold more than thirty million albums over the course of his life.
Before Fame
He served in the armed forces, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, and almost losing his hands and feet to frostbite.
Trivia
He was the recipient of the first Grammy Award for the Best Polka Recording in 1986.
Family Life
He was born in Davis, West Virginia but grew up in South Euclid, Ohio.
Associated With
Yankovic and Esteban Jordan are both celebrated accordion players.