Bob Kames
Bob Kames (April 21, 1925 – April 9, 2008) was an American
Kames recorded over seventy albums throughout his career.
Early life
Kames was born Robert Kujawa to his parents Valentine Kujawa and Esther Kujawa.[1] (Bob Kames was his professional, stage name.) His father worked as an alderman in Milwaukee's south side.[1] He began playing the piano when he was 12 years old.[1]
Kames was drafted into the
Kames earned his stage name, Bob Kames, when an announcer on
Kames and Campbell later married in 1955.[1] Their legal married name remained Kujawa, though the couple became known as Bob and Edith Kames.
Career
Kames returned to Milwaukee after World War II. He bought a
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Kames released a string of successful albums, including Happy Organ.
Kames was hospitalized with a serious case of
Kames suffered from Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer when he died on April 9, 2008.[2][3] He was survived by his son, Bob Jr, John; and his grandchildren, Brian, Wendy and Rebecca. Kames' wife, Edith, died in 2005, and daughter Barbara died in 2001.[1]
Discography
Kames recorded over 70 albums in his career.[1]
- Bob Kames in a German Beer Garden, 1960 (Chess)[4]
- Dance Little Bird, 1992 (GNP)
- Melodies of Love, 1995 (GNP)
- Songs I'm Sure You Remember, 1996 (King)
- The Enchanting Organ of Bob Kames, 1996 (King)
- Dad & the Kids (Play for Dancing) (GNP)
- Fun & Fitness Over 50 (GNP)
- The All Stars of Polkaland USA (King)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af Rabideu Silvers, Amy (2008-04-09). "Kames was 'Chicken Dance' king". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- ^ a b c "'Chicken Dance' Creator Dead At 82". WISN-TV. 2008-04-09. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2008-04-13.
- ^ Rabideu Silvers, Amy (2008-04-09). "Bob Kames, of chicken dance fame, dies". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- Allmusic; Retrieved April 13, 2008