Johnny Gag<\/p>\n
(1939-2015)<\/p>\n
Inducted 2011<\/p>\n
Johnny Gag was born in New Ulm where he attended Holy Trinity School and graduated from New Ulm High School after which he spent eight years in the United States National Guard. He bought his first concertina, a Pearl Queen Double with 76 keys for $25 from his uncle Norbert Gag, who played with Fezz Fritsche and The Goosetown Band. Johnny entertained on stage for over 50 years with Norm Wilke and The Little Fishermen, The Six Fat Dutchmen, The Katzenjammers and his own Johnny Gag Trio. He performed at nursing homes, Polka Masses, and other special events. He can be heard paying on his eight LP album recordings. Johnny was inducted in the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame in 2009.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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