Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1950 United States Federal Census. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941 - 21 May, 2012. But polka was growing. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. His parents, who were Polish immigrants, owned the Pulaski Ballroom, where young Edward saw Marion Lush, Walter Jagiello (known as Li'l Wally) and other leading polka acts of the day. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. I was fortunate enough to perform as a Versatone from 1987-1994, and in that time I spent over 1000 nights with Eddie onstage. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. "[4] He released more than 60 albums. PHOTO: Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. They knew it was an evolution of the music.. 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. Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. I found on Findagrave.com. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." He was 70. He was 70. Share. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. CARYN ROUSSEAU, The Associated Press. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. 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. Thanks for your help! EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. When I got back to Chicago, I saw the crowds coming out for Marion Lush and Lil Wally, and I wanted to try my hand at that.. 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. Submit an Obit. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He was 70. He started the record label in 1963. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his Polka . I'll never forget you Eddie B. Condolences to the entire Blazonczyk Family, and a special thanks goes out to you for sharing him with us. 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 . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Failed to report flower. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. He was 70. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. "He was very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. Tyler Morning Telegraph. started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. In Memory Of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. In this Oct. 6, 1998 file photo, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with Eddie Blazonczyk at the White House where she presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Resend Activation Email. <p> Among his signature songs were ''Angeline Be Mine Polka'' and ''Polka Hero. 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. 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He died of complications from a stroke two months shy of his 71st birthday. 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. May 24, 2012. This browser does not support getting your location. He was 70. Grief Support. 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. He was 70. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. Mr. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." Try again later. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. For them this is truly the day that the music died, Blazonczyk said. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. [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. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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 Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. 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. Find an Obituary. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. 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 . Anyone can read what you share. There was a problem getting your location. He was 70. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Blazonczyk Sr. died of natural causes at age 70. 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. Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 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. The band formed in 1962, after Blazonczyks brief venture into pop music that landed him on Dick Clarks American Bandstand, and toured the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist Blazonczyk has said, "I took his advice, and never regretted it. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. Visit Homepage. ). GREAT NEWS! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ''For a community where 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. Sympathy Ideas. He was 70. 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 . 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. 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. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. 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. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Blazonczyk Sr. died Monday morning of natural causes in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, said his son. He was 70. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. 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. ''He was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. All rights reserved. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. accordion. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. 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. And in an instant, Blazonczyk's son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., found himself the new frontman of the . 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. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". [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. Share. We have set your language to English During this period Blazonczyk toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee. 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?''. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Rest in Peace my friend. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Be sure to visit Rogers you tube channel for more great videos Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A cause of death was not revealed. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn . A system error has occurred. He was 70. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. 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. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. 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. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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 Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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. The International Polka Association said on its Web site that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. [5], Blazonczyk was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards,[12] and his album Another Polka Celebration won the 1986 Grammy for Best Polka Recording. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was 70. 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 accordion. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant . During these years Richie Tokarz was the recipient of numerous awards for his talents as a musician and for his song writing ability. Try again later. Ridge Funeral Home. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Add to your scrapbook. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. By Ben Sisario. 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). Review. 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 band toured widely, and through his label, his store, two radio shows and other activities, he was a constant presence in the polka world. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. He was 70. Mr. Blazonczyk was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. 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. 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 son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. I cannot thank him enough for all the good times, the experience, and most of all the friendship that continued after we left the stage. ''There was hardly any pay. He was the top guy.". 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. (PHOTOGRAPH BY ASSOCIATED PRESS). Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. . The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. Make sure that the file is a photo. 1 Polka Band. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. I cannot thank him enough for all th. He was 70. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. "[9], The Versatones played a mix of both traditional and original tunes, with Blazonczyk singing in both Polish and English. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. 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. Try again later. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? "That's why he was called the 'Polka King.' Let others know about your loved one's death. it, held a place in some Americans' ethnic identity. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. 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. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. His son led . Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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 . 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. 1 Polka Band. Mr. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. 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