Happy Louie and Julcia's Polka Band explained

Happy Louie, born Louis George Dusseault on August 4, 1934 in Ware, Massachusetts, was a musician and leader of the Happy Louie and Julcia's Polka Band.^[1] He received a Grammy nomination for Best Polka Album in 1995.^[2] He was inducted to the International Polka Association Polka Hall of Fame in 1982. His MGM original recording of Accordion A go-go was featured in a major motion picture. He was born in Ware, Massachusetts and lived in Wilbraham, Massachusetts before passing away on November 26, 2021.

Awards

• 2006: Citizen of the Year, Polish American's Citizens Club, Ludlow, Ma
• 1995: Grammy Nomination
• 1987: Polka Band of the Year, WESO
• 1982: Polka Music Hall of Fame, International Polka Association
• 1977: Polka Band of the Year, WESO
• 1975: Citizen of the Year, Polish American World
• 1970: Best Polka Album, International Polka Association
• 1970: Best Single Recording, International Polka Association
• 1970: Polka Band of the Year, WESO
• 1968: Best Polka Album, International Polka Association
• 1966: Polka Band of the Year, WESO

Notes and References

1. Web site: Louis Dusseault Obituary. December 1, 2021. January 8, 2023. masslive.com.
2. News: The 37th Grammy Nominations. January 6, 1995. July 19, 2010. Los Angeles Times. 7.