Pee Wee King
Country Singer

Pee Wee King Net Worth

Pee Wee King was a pioneering country music artist born on February 18, 1914 in Abrams, WI. He is best known for his smash hit "Tennessee Waltz", but also had other popular songs such as "Slow Poke" and "You Belong to Me". His music was revolutionary for its time and continues to be enjoyed by fans today.
Pee Wee King is a member of Country Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 18, 1914
Birth Place Abrams, WI
Age 106 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 7, 2000 (age 86)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $5 Million (2024)

About

His smash hit "Tennessee Waltz" was the most popular of his revolutionary brand of country music. He also sang songs like "Slow Poke" and "You Belong to Me."

Before Fame

He began playing polka at the age of fifteen with his father's band and then played polka at the Badger State Barn Dance.

Trivia

After joining the Grand Ole Opry where he remained for ten years, he brought to the institution the first electric guitar and instruments like trumpet and drums.

Family Life

He was born Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski in Abrams, Wisconsin, the son of working-class Polish-German immigrants. He was married to Lydia Frank from 1936 until his death in 2000.

Associated With

He and his band were invited by Gene Autry to back him for his radio show on WLS Chicago, and gave him the "Pee Wee" nickname.

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About the author

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