The 1954 WLS Family Album:
The Chore Boys
| Curator's note: Johnny Frigo remains one of Chicago's greatest musicians. Though he was born in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood on the far South Side (and had established a significant reputation as a jazz bass player and violinist), he immediately mastered country fiddling when a job opened up at WLS. |
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| Above: The Chore Boys, busiest musicians on the National Barn Dance, provide capable instrumental accompaniment for singers from rehearsal to sign-off. From left to right: Johnny Frigo, violin; Jimmy Gross, steel guitar; Les Schein, string bass; and Augie Klein, accordion. Jimmy is a Perdue senior in forrestry. Johnny, an accomplished painter, has given exhibits. |
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