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. He received a Grammy nomination for Best Polka Album in 1995. He was inducted into 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 dying on November 26, 2021.
Awards
- 2006: Citizen of the Year, Polish American's Citizens Club, Ludlow, Massachusetts
- 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
Discography
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