National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum

605 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123

USA

 

E-mail: Polkashop@aol.com

Phone: 216-261-3263

Toll Free: 1-800-66POLKA

Fax: 216-261-4134

 

Eddie Slagle is a saxophone and clarinet player who made his mark while he played in Cleveland polka bands. He was active from 1938 to 1968. He also played for a time, on the road, with Ray Anthony's big band and locally with the Clint Noble orchestra.  He was a regular member on "Polka Parade" the Johnny Vadnal television show, for seven years.  Eddie played on all of Johnny's RCA Victor recordings. Eddie is part of the talented musical Slejko family. Originally from Cleveland, Eddie moved to Cincinnati in 1972, and joined a German band, the Polka Dots. He resides in Florida in the winter, and plays at a Polish American Club and at the Spring Hill Slovenian Home.

 

Inducted in 2006

National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame

 

Trustees Honor Roll Recipient

 

EDDIE SLAGLE

 

1922

 

 

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