Chester Pala started off his musical career in 1958 with accordion lessons at the Monarch School of Music in Hammond, Indiana. Here, Chester acquired keen musical knowledge and developed many music abilities which enabled him to excel quickly with playing the accordion. It was at this point where Chester Pala started going down the road to become a Professional Musician.

After two years of music study, Chester started to play the trumpet, so he could play in the Concert Band at Thornton Fractional North High School. The trumpet seemed to be Chester's calling, as he added his own exclusive style, which he continued to develop throughout his entire musical career.

In 1961, Chester and his younger brother Albert, who played the accordion, started rehearsing together with the idea of forming a polka band. With this, their older brother Wally wanted to be a part and involved with the formation of the polka band too. With a drummer being needed, Wally Pala started to play the drums. Soon, to both Chester's and Albert's surprise, Wally not only excelled on the drums, he became their lead vocalist. The three brothers then added Dale Bala and John Ostowski, to the band, both playing saxophone and clarinet. The band, now known as the Pala Bros., was now seriously taking shape with great musicians and great chemistry. With Chester, Wally and Albert Pala being raised in the Burnham, Illinois area, there were three different Polka Lounges within two blocks of their home. Soon, they started playing in all three lounges, playing at least 3 nights a week, without leaving their neighborhood.

After a short period of time, Dale Bala and John Ostowski left the band. The Pala's then found Jules Preda, who had just returned from active duty in the Army. He was a perfect, natural fit with the band and played with the Pala's until they disbanded in 1987.

In the early 1960's, the Pala Bros. met Bill Pakusa. He was a bass player, vocalist and an excellent songwriter. Bill was quickly added to the Pala Bros. Polka Band. Soon, the Pala's began setting their sights on recording their first polka album. In 1963, the Pala Bros. established a relationship with Mr. Chet Shaffer, the owner and operator of Chicago Records. It was under this label that The Pala Bros. decided to record their first studio recording, which further led to a total of 11 studio polka albums. All the albums were instant success and classics among many polka music fans.

The albums recorded by the Pala Bros., all had original lyrics and are listed as follows:

Something New Just for You Polka Fun for Everyone Sing and Dance with the Pala Bros.

Polish "F" Troop Palatively Yours An Evening to Remember

The Latest and the Greatest Love those Polka Joyous Noise

Good Times, Good Music, Good Friends Christmas Bells are Ringing

The Polka Community soon took a instant liking to the Pala Bros. Polka Band, with Chester Pala becoming the Main Attraction. Chester's unique style was praised by many. His unique style of trumpet playing ..... one handed ..... pointing the horn high in the air ..... was praised, watched and liked by many. As Chester's career progressed with the Pala Bros. Polka Band, he was presented with many offers to leave the Pala Bros. Band and join some of the best Polka Bands in the country. At one point , a talent scout from California approached Chester to audition. Chester refused the offer, as he never wanted to leave his brothers and the Pala Bros. Polka Band. So Chester's career and fame continued to develop. Chester became an announcer for Polka Shows on Channel 26 in Chicago and on WTAQ Radio on Saturday Afternoons as a DJ. Chester was obviously happy playing with his brothers and their growing popularity and status in the Polka Community. As this popularity continued, appearances were made on TV shows in South Bend, Indiana on WHME.

Excitement was building for Chester and the Pala Bros. Polka Band. The Pala Bros. expanded their main stays in the Indiana-Illinois area playing in their neighborhood plus other places like Club 505, Tally Ho and Crumstown, Indiana. Fans throughout the country also wanted the Pala Bros. to play at their respective events. So, the traveling began for the Pala ranging to areas of Pennsylvania, Feeders Grove, Ohio, Buffalo New York, Kansas City and Wisconsin area.

Along with the Pala Bros. becoming popular, several of their original songs/recordings were constantly requested at their jobs.......White Roses Waltz, Stella at the Wheel, and the Psia Krew Polka. To this day, many polka bands play these Pala Bros. songs...... as they are still constantly requested and popular. Just about every recording that the Pala Bros made as a original was been re-recorded by other polka bands.

Chester, along with his brothers, has played in almost every popular Polka venue of their time, filling arenas, ballrooms, lounges, clubs, and picnic groves, playing for the happiest people on earth ....Polka People. To this day, Chester sees people who recognize him and thank him for their music and the fond memories that they brought to their lives.

Chester's flamboyant style of playing the trumpet will always be remembered, but never duplicated. Only Chester can do and play like Chester played. The music, the style, and the good times that were brought to people by Chester will always be cherished. To this day, Chester can be seen and dancing at almost every polka event. Chester truly is one of the true "icons" of the polka music field, and recognized by many as such.