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Marc Savoy, American accordion player, created the Cajun accordion
Marc Savoy is an American musician, and builder and player of the Cajun accordion. Marc Savoy ( sah-VWAH; born October 1, 1940) is an American musician, and builder and player of the Cajun accordion. Marc Savoy began playing traditional music when he was 12 years old. Directed by Les Blank. 1991 - Marc & Ann.
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Marc Savoy was born in 1940. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1940 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.18 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $5,300 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $3,100 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $0.30 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $0.25 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.03 | $0.73 |
| Population | 132.2M | 341 million |
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