Harold Loeffelmacher
Harold Loeffelmacher (1905 – 1987) Inducted in 1990 Bandleader & tuba player Harold and his band The Six Fat Dutchmen (which he started in 1930), was ranked for seven consecutive […]
Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan (1952 – ) Inducted in 1990 Songwriter Dennis Morgan was born in Tracy, Minnesota, where he started writing music at the age of 12. He hitch-hiked to Nashville, […]
Robert Gruenenfelder
Robert Gruenenfelder (1922-? ) Inducted 1990 Continuing in the tradition of his grandfather Boniface, Robert Gruenenfelder was a teacher of music. Born in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, his education included The […]
Dr. Frank Bencriscutto
Dr. Frank Bencriscutto (1928 – 1997) Inducted in 1990 “Dr. Ben” was Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota for 30 years. He was a saxophone soloist, composer, clinician, […]
Special Recognition Award: Christy Hengel
Christy Hengel (1922-2007) Special Recognition Award 1989 Christy Hengel was a concertina craftsman from New Ulm, Minnesota who received a National Fellowship Award from The National Endowment For the Arts […]
Boniface Gruenenfelder
Boniface Gruenenfelder (1854-1933) Inducted in 1989 Boniface was born in Switzerland and received his training there. He came to New Ulm in 1878, making the community his permanent home. He […]
Ralph L. “Rollie” Altmeyer
Ralph L. “Rollie” Altmeyer (1908-1971) Inducted in 1989 Rollie Altmeyer was born into a musical family and learned music at an early age in Minneapolis. At South High School in […]
Melius Christiansen
Melius Christiansen (1871-1955) Inducted in 1989 Melius Christiansen was born in Eidsvold, Norway and came to the United States at the age of 17 and settled in Washburn, Wisconsin with […]
Paul Wesley “Doc” Evans
Paul Wesley “Doc” Evans (1907 – 1977) Inducted in 1989 Doc Evans was born in Spring Valley, Minnesota and learned basic music in his hometown. He played violin, drums, saxophone, […]