Dick Contino (1930-) World's Greatest Accordionist
1946 he gave his rendition of "Lady of Spain" on national TV and the bobby-sox audience considered him a sex symbol and super-star. Indicted in 1951 as a "draft dodger" he spent 6 months in prison. He served overseas for several years in the army and was honorably discharged. When he returned to show-business he was heckled during performances.