Trustees Honor Roll

Percussionist and Vocalist (1926-1991)
Inducted on November 30, 1991

Among Cleveland's exclusive club of 50-year journeymen, Bill Srnick, Sr. earned his stripes with the very best of Cleveland-style orchestras. A total musician, Bill's background includes piano, organ and bass; writing and arranging music; vocals and, of course, the drums. The drummer for the Vadnal Orchestra through four decades, beginning in 1962, Bill has made more than 20 recordings with the Vadnals, Kenny Bass, Eddie Habat, Frank Yankovic and Ernie Benedict. Equally comfortable singing the lead in Slovenian or English, Bill's favorite and most popular Slovenian selection is "Ta Glazek Je Prazen" and his signature tune is "Love," recorded with the Vadnals in 1966.