Bill Mankiss “Country Accordion Swing”

Recorded at Ernie King Sound, Wingham, OntarioEngineer: Harry Busby;

Bill Mankiss, born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan. Nov. 22 1929 was a pioneer

In the early days of TV and radio in Canada. Bill Mankiss was a regular performer

On CKNX radio located in Wingham Ontario, as a professional musician and recording artist Bill Mankiss worked and recorded albums with the best, including Al Cherny

(Alexander Peter Chernywech) Lucille Starr (Lucille Marie Raymonde Savoie)

Often visited in the early days of her career. Bill Mankiss and the Great Lee (slim)

Boucher even auditioned London’s Tommy Hunter at Toronto's Majestic Castle, Casa Loma.

Bill Mankiss tour with many greats such as King Ganam (Ameen Sied Ganam), Earl and Martha Heywood, Lucky Ambo, (Clifford Ambeault), Lynn Russwurm, Gordie Tapp, Victor Pasowisty, Ward Allen, Jack Mooney, Mel Lavigne,

Bill Mankiss was even a fill-in Piano player for the Legendary Ronnie Hawkins.

Now I hope you enjoy this collection of tunes on “Country Accordion Swing” Please keep it shared for a while so others may also enjoy it.

Personnel

Bill Mankiss - Accordion, Piano

Greg Mankiss – Lead and Acoustic Guitar, Banjo

Allan Dill – Drums

Lynn Russwurm – Electric Bass

Victor Pasowisty – Violin, Ripped by GG