Famed accordionist, Fresno native, Dick Contino has died - Fresno Bee

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Famed accordionist, Fresno native, Dick Contino has died
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In the 1950s, Mr. Contino was a high-profile musician and actor who married starlet Leigh Snowden and appeared multiple times on “The Ed Sullivan Show;” more than 40 over his whole career. Author James Ellroy used parts of Mr. Contino's life and name ...