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EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Ridge Funeral Home. [3], "Eddie Blazonczyk, 70, Polka Singer and Bandleader, Dies", Chicagoan Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. spread polka around the globe, Legendary Chicago-based polka band comes to an end, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eddie_Blazonczyk&oldid=1068135265, This page was last edited on 26 January 2022, at 20:33. Find an Obituary. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Edward A. Blazonczyk Sr., 70, beloved husband of Christine Tish nee Zielinski; loving father of Katherine, Edward Jr. (Cheryl) and Anthony (Rena); cherished grandfather of Cayle, Anya and Anthony Jr.; dearest brother of Louise (the late Alfred) Kurek; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; special thanks to his caregiver Bronislawa Leciak. 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There is a problem with your email/password. CHICAGO (AP) Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and . His record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, and his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., said Tuesday that Blazonczyk died of natural causes Monday at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. A system error has occurred. His label, Bel-Aire Recordings, confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. Search above to list available cemeteries. His record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, and his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., said Tuesday that Blazonczyk died of natural causes Monday at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. He was 70. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyk's brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . GREAT NEWS! A cause of death was not revealed. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka . Failed to delete memorial. It is with gread sadness to announce that Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. passed away on Monday, May 21st at around 6am Eastern Time (5am Chicago Time). Make sure that the file is a photo. I found on Findagrave.com. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. With the Versatones, he received more than a dozen Grammy nominations and with his recording "Another Polka Celebration" (1986) won the Best Polka Grammy Award. To use this feature, use a newer browser. For decades, his group was unchallenged as America's number 1 polka band by the International Polka Association and he was inducted into the Polka Music Hall of Fame. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. Edward A. Blazonczyk Sr., 70, beloved husband of Christine "Tish" nee Zielinski; loving father of Katherine, Edward Jr. (Cheryl) and Anthony (Rena); cherished grandfather of Cayle, Anya and Anthony Jr.; dearest brother of Louise (the late Alfred) Kurek; proud uncle of many . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, h "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. Blazonczyk has said, "I took his advice, and never regretted it. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was 70. There was a problem getting your location. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1941-2012. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. There was an error deleting this problem. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his father's death. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. Sorry! Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. 1 Polka Band." Before becoming a polka artist he was a rock-a-billy instrumentalist who preferred to play bass and sing, recording for Mecury Records as Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires in the 1950s. 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Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. He was 70. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Blazonczyk was a member of the association's Polka Music Hall of Fame. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. ''It beat the hell out of you,'' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. Rest in Peace my friend. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. He was 70. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. "[4] He released more than 60 albums. In an interview on Tuesday, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said he once asked his father why he gave up playing rock 'n' roll and turned to polka. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album Another Polka Celebration, tying that year with Jimmy Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He was 70. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Obituary Read. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. <p> His parents owned and operated the Pulaski Ballroom, where Eddie heard some of the most influential polka players of the day, such as Steve Adamczyk, Lil' Wally Jagiello, and Eddie Zima. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. memorial. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. He was the top guy.". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Mr. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Among his signature songs were ''Angeline Be Mine Polka'' and ''Polka Hero. PHOTO: Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. Eddie Blazonczyk, a Grammy Award-winning polka musician who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname Polka King after starting his own band and record label, died May 21 at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. He was 70. He was 70. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. Please reset your password. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. On our Father's Day show we'll talk with musical fathers & sons: polka kings Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. & Sr., and blues greats Tabby Thomas & Chris Thomas King. Eddie Blazonczyk, a polka singer and bandleader who led bouncing, swaying, beer-hoisting dances for generations of Americans as one of that small genre's biggest fish, died on Monday in Palos Heights, Ill. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. His son led . With a warm tenor and a heavy hand on his electric bass, Mr. Blazonczyk (pronounced bluh-ZON-check) created Chicago push, a subgenre of the Polish polka style characterized by its rhythmic drive and the loud ''bellows shake'' of the GRAMMY-winning polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. died May 22. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. ''There was hardly any pay. Among his signature songs were Angeline Be Mine Polka and Polka Hero., The sound had traces of rock, left over from Mr. Blazonczyks days in the early 1960s recording rockabilly under the name Eddy Bell, for Mercury and other labels. Review. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. His record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, and his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., said yesterday that Blazonczyk died of natural causes Monday at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Eddie Blazonczyk, 70, Polka Singer and Bandleader, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/25/arts/music/eddie-blazonczyk-70-polka-singer-and-bandleader-dies.html. it, held a place in some Americans' ethnic identity. Submit an Obit. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90601289/eddie-blazonczyk. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with Happy Eddie and his Polka Jesters, performing at Polish festivities. Edward A. Blazonczyk Sr., 70, beloved husband of Christine "Tish" nee Zielinski; loving father of Katherine, Edward Jr. (Cheryl) and Anthony (Rena); cherished grandfather of Cayle, Anya and Anthony Jr.; dearest brother of Louise (the . But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyk's brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. accordion. For a communitywhere polka is an important part of their traditional heritage, he maintained it, promoted it, gave it a voice, Jim Bessman, a music journalist and longtime polka aficionado, said of Mr. Blazonczyk. Sign the Guest Book. He was 70. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was "unchallenged in its height as America's No. It's time for saying goodbye\". We have set your language to Blazonczyk Sr. died of natural causes at age 70. For a time, Mr. Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records and appeared on American Bandstand. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. In Memory of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding it, held a place in some Americans ethnic identity. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Considered the king of Chicago-style polka music, Blazonczyk founded the Versatones in 1963, pioneering a brand of polka that mixed in elements of rock, Tex-Mex and other genres. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. IN THE CARE OF. With a musical landscape that stretches from Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones to R. Kelly, one can only imagine the musical creativity that will burst forth if the Hawks continue their upward . We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Grief Support. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. After suffering a stroke in 2001, he retired and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. led the band for another full a decade. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Search by Name. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He was 70. In an interview on Tuesday, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said he once asked his father why he gave up playing rock n roll and turned to polka. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Obituary; Grief Recovery Center; Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home; Death of Eddie . Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. 1 Polka Band. Mr. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. He was 70. And in an instant, Blazonczyk's son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., found himself the new frontman of the . Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. The band toured widely, and through his label, his store, two radio shows and other activities, he was a constant presence in the polka world. When I got back to Chicago, I saw the crowds coming out for Marion Lush and Li'l Wally, Created with sketchtool. The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyk's brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Tyler Morning Telegraph. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. Eddie Blazonczyk, a polka singer and bandleader who led bouncing, swaying, beer-hoisting dances for generations of Americans as one of that small genre's biggest fish, died on Monday in Palos Heights, Ill. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. '', The sound had traces of rock, left over from Mr. Blazonczyk's days in the early 1960s recording rockabilly under the name Eddy Bell, for Mercury and other labels. The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyk's brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. CHICAGO (AP) Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. Share. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album ''Another Polka Celebration,'' tying that year with The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his father's band, the Versatones, in 1997. Created with sketchtool. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. The group transformed into a nationally known act, performing at ballrooms, festivals and eventually proceeded to tour the globe. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his father's band, the Versatones, in 1997. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "[9], The Versatones played a mix of both traditional and original tunes, with Blazonczyk singing in both Polish and English. Those songs included The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver) and The Great Great Pumpkin, about an alien squash who gives children advice after first asking them, in a thick Polish accent, What you want, sonny boy?. Find an Obituary. Share. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." CHICAGO (AP) Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname Polka King after starting his own band and label, has died. 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