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JOE KOZAK
"PAPA" JOE KOZAK - Born in Edmonton in 1936, Joe began his musical career in his teen years on the radio. He had his own band and toured the local Edmonton area. In 1957, he toured Canada from coast to coast with the "Wilf Carter Show" and opened for the "Grand Ole Opry" shows in the local area, winning first place in the 1959 Grande Ole Opy Talent Contest. On Banff Rodeo Records, Joe recorded 2 LP's and 4 singles which were released internationally. He also performed on television on "The Chuckwagon Show," "The Noon Show" and CTV's cross-Canada "Barn Dance" program. In 1963, Joe opened the first dedicated recording studio in the area and remained in operation until 1991. In 1974, he recorded with Royalty Records and has been continually active in country music for more than 55 years.
