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Biography
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Walter Solek
Polish-American lyricist, musician, performer, bandleader, & radio host.
Born September 28, 1910 in Poland.
Died April 1, 2005 (aged 94) in Meriden, Connecticut, USA.
Solek introduced English-language lyrics into polka music in the United States. Solek was known as the "Clown Prince of Polka" and "The Singing Drummer".
Solek charted as a songwriter in the U.S. with the song "Who Stole the Kishka?" (originally spelled Keeshka) by the Matys Brothers in 1963 (it hit #55, co-written by Walter Dana). The song has been a popular party tune since it was recorded in the 1950s with English lyrics.
Born September 28, 1910 in Poland.
Died April 1, 2005 (aged 94) in Meriden, Connecticut, USA.
Solek introduced English-language lyrics into polka music in the United States. Solek was known as the "Clown Prince of Polka" and "The Singing Drummer".
Solek charted as a songwriter in the U.S. with the song "Who Stole the Kishka?" (originally spelled Keeshka) by the Matys Brothers in 1963 (it hit #55, co-written by Walter Dana). The song has been a popular party tune since it was recorded in the 1950s with English lyrics.