Legendary Dave Apollon, billed throughout his career as "The World's Greatest Mandolin Virtuoso," and captured in a rare 1951 video performance with Victor Borge to give you a small taste of this craftsman. Emigrating at an early age from Russia, this virtuoso wowed audiences throughout the country, a popular vaudeville act in New York in the 30's and 40's, brush with Hollywood Producers in the 50's, and eventually became a regular in Las Vegas. Known for his "over the top" solo act, the consummate showman, he is credited as a major influence on Jethro Burns.

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Posted by Ted at September 26, 2006 5:45 AM