Pee Wee King
American country music songwriter and recording artist (1914–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski[1] (February 18, 1914 – March 7, 2000),[2] known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best known for co-writing "Tennessee Waltz".
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Birth name | Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski |
Born | (1914-02-18)February 18, 1914 Abrams, Wisconsin, United States |
Died | March 7, 2000(2000-03-07) (aged 86) Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Accordion, fiddle |
Years active | 1930s–1969 |
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Pee Wee King is credited with bringing the musicians union to the Grand Ole Opry — he was one of the first musicians in Nashville to carry a union card, and to have the members of his band work union. He also served on the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame.