Music was a huge part of the 1970s, but while rock and R&B were busy topping the charts, a different off-beat sound was taking over small town community centers.
For some reason, polka groups were on the vanguard of 1970s eccentric fashion. If you think normal '70s styles looked weird, just wait till you see The Jolly Lumberjacks.
Here are 17 pics of '70s polka bands you may, but probably don't remember.
1
Heavy Chicago
A band led by Ed Kurr.
2
Oktoberfest
With the obligatory polka band.
3
Ernie Coopman and the Stagemen
Minnesota Polka
4
Mike Spotanski
A polish polka artist.
5
The Jolly Lumberjacks
As part of St. Paul Polka.
6
“My Dad”
And his polka band in the early 1970s.
7
Chmielewski Funtime Band in 1970
The group is 137 years old, and still going today.
8
Gert Jonnys
Four peak male specimens.
9
The Czech Mates
1970s Polka, and their album.
10
The Wendinger Concertina Band
Featuring Peter and Paul, and their song, “No Beer Today.”
11
The Devil Wears Lederhosen
And their ‘70s satanic polka album covers.
12
Bob Zesut's Polish Eagle Orchestra
And their song, “You Warm My Hot Dog.”
13
Wanda and Stephanie
With their song, “Don't Go In The Woods.” Something they surely needed reminding of from time to time.
14
The Polka Nuts
Album cover? Family photo? What’s the difference?
15
The Wisconsin Dutchmen
But only some of them look happy.
16
Polish Soul
Joe Oberaitis and the Musical Sharps.
17
The Polka Beets
Variety on Wheels, upper midwest polka.
