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Mia Kim

Born to a musical family in Korea, Mia was performing with her sisters at an early age, entertaining the US troops. After several promises by a number of 'agents', the Kim Sisters finally got invited to America to perform in Las Vegas in 1959. The trio got a four week contract in the Thunderbird Hotel, as a supporting act to the 'China Doll Revue'. Their showmanship and entertainment value was finally noticed by the entertainment director of the Stardust Hotel, and given a two week contract which extended to eight and a half months. They worked six shows a night, and after sleeping briefly, learned new instruments and rehearsed until it was time to play again. The big break came when they were invited on the Ed Sullivan show, and the Kim Sisters were invited to play all over America. In February 1960 The Kim Sisters were featured in Life Magazine. Mia married Tommy Vig in March 1967, after they had been playing together for several years 'back to back' on a rotating stage. Mia also starred at the Desert Inn Hotel, and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Live TV Show 24 times

Tommy Vig: Welcome to Hungary

by Hrayr Attarian
February 14, 2012

Although not as well-known in the US as his compatriots Attila Zoller and Gábor Szabó, percussionist Tommy Vig is every bit as talented as the two guitarists with a unique vision and unrelenting quest for perfection. Born in Budapest, Vig was a child prodigy, having recorded on drums at the tender age of ...