This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Submit an Obit. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Try again later. (PHOTOGRAPH BY ASSOCIATED PRESS). 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 . He was very good at what he did, said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. A system error has occurred. May 24, 2012. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka . We have set your language to Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. His parents, who were Polish immigrants, owned the Pulaski Ballroom, where young Edward saw Marion Lush, Walter Jagiello (known as Lil Wally) and other leading polka acts of the day. When I got back to Chicago, I saw the crowds coming out for Marion Lush and Li'l Wally, He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Blazonczyk Sr. died Monday morning of natural causes in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, said his son. 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 . 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. The band consisted of a fiddler and concertina[10] player, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and Blazonczyk himself on vocals and electric bass. He was 70. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. In the world of polka -- invisible to many Americans but a steady cultural presence in parts of the Midwest and elsewhere -- Mr. Blazonczyk was one of the few figures to find a national audience. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. ''He He was 70. cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. PHOTO: Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. He was 70. Search by Name. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. CHICAGO -- 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. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. 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. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. ----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 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. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. 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. The group transformed into a nationally known act, performing at ballrooms, festivals and eventually proceeded to tour the globe. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. They knew it was an evolution of the music.. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. He was 70. Visit Homepage. I was fortunate enough to perform as a Versatone from 1987-1994, and in that time I spent over 1000 nights with Eddie onstage. In Memory of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. . 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. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I cannot thank him enough for all th. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. 1 Polka Band. Mr. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. I found on Findagrave.com. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Lenny LaCour, the owner of Lucky Four Records, encouraged Blazonczyk, at the age of 22, to specialize in polka music, rather than to continue as a rockabilly singer. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. [1], Blazonczyk retired from performing in 2002. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90601289/eddie-blazonczyk. Find an Obituary. 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 [1], Before becoming a polka artist, and founding Chicago-based Bel-Aire Records in 1963, Eddie Blazonczyk recorded under the name Eddy Bell for Mercury Records, Versa Records, and Lucky Four Records, all three labels based in Chicago. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Created with sketchtool. Please omit flowers. [3] He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound. ). Grief Support. He was 70. Verify and try again. 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. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. 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. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). . 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. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. [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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his father's death. Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He was 70. Ridge Funeral Home. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. EDWARD BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. '', 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. And in an instant, Blazonczyk's son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., found himself the new frontman of the . This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. memorial. All rights reserved. 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. In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton presented Eddie Blazonczyk presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. Find an Obituary. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant . 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. "[4] He released more than 60 albums. Failed to remove flower. A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. <p> In 1963 he He was 70. 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. This account has been disabled. Obituary Read. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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 . Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Sign the Guest Book. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. GRAMMY-winning polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. died May 22. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock 'n' roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. "He was very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. [5], Blazonczyk was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards,[12] and his album Another Polka Celebration won the 1986 Grammy for Best Polka Recording. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. 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. He was 70. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was a recipient of the 1998 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the highest honor in the folk and traditional arts in the United States. memorial page for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. (12 Jul 1941-21 May 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90601289, citing Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, . His son led . GREAT NEWS! 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. Copyright 2023 Newsday. [11], Blazonczyk died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on May 21, 2012. It's time for saying goodbye\". Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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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. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. Eddie Blazonczyk, a polka singer and bandleader who led bouncing, swaying, beer-hoisting dances for generations of Americans as one of that small genres biggest fish, died on Monday in Palos Heights, Ill. 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. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Though his focus remained on the polka genre, Blazonczyk was a fan of rock, country, bluegrass and Cajun music and liked to incorporate those styles into his music when he felt it was appropriate. based on information from your browser. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. He was 70. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Make sure that the file is a photo. [7] The records he made for these labels were rockabilly sides, and novelty songs. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. It beat the hell out of you, Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. The younger Blazonczyk described his father as a kind of music mogul, a founding member of the International Polka Association, a disc jockey and polka music promoter who ran a publishing company and music school. 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 Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This recording is still occasionally heard around Halloween and is highly sought by record collectors. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. 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. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, Mr. Blazonczyk was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998, Mr. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. During these years Richie Tokarz was the recipient of numerous awards for his talents as a musician and for his song writing ability. 1 Polka Band. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires, when he appeared on American Bandstand. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I had what I refer to as \"the best seat in the house\"! He was 70. Try again. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The horn riffs in and out and around in intricate patterns that . Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. He was 70. Learn more about merges. For them this is truly the day that the music died, Blazonczyk said. Share. Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. But polka was growing. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. There was hardly any pay. 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 . accordion. His label, Bel-Aire Recordings, confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please omit flowers. 1 Polka Band." CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. A cause of death was not revealed. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was 70. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. Mr. Blazonczyk was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. After hearing his style of the music they werent afraid of polka anymore. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Failed to report flower. 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. "That's why he was called the 'Polka King.' 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