The Michigan Accordion Society has awarded Honorary Memberships to outstanding musicians who have been a major force in contributing to the promotion of the accordion. Below you will find links (which include photographs along with detailed biographies) to those who have received this honor. We are grateful for their contribution.
1997
Mr. Tony Dannon1998
Mr. George Cailotto1999
Mr. Joe Massimino Sr.Mr. Ollie Petrini
2000
Mr. Eddie De SantisMr. Gus Zoppi
2001
Ms. Lana Gore2002
Mr. Ray Batani2003
Mr. Carl Rohwetter2006
Ms. Linda LeeMr. Ben Lupo
Mr. John Shollack
2012
Steve & Darlene Stolaruk2013
Mr. Eddie AdamicMr. Dick Contino
2014
Mr. Aaron CarusoMr. Tom Izzo
2016
Mr. Peter SoaveBilly Cario
2017
Cory PesaturoPlease note that it was a very long and difficult process to obtain the information used in this Honorary section. If there is anyone who you feel may be missing, or if any corrections are required, please contact us through the contact page on our website and kindly help us by providing a brief description of the correction. Thank you!
