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.. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. They knew it was an evolution of the music.. 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. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! 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. 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. Please omit flowers. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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 . Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Share. Try again later. ''He There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Be sure to visit Rogers you tube channel for more great videos He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album ''Another Polka Celebration,'' tying that year with They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn . The horn riffs in and out and around in intricate patterns that . 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. He was 70. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. Jerry Tokarz, Ed Wolinski, Jim Sierzega, Eddie Blazonczyk, Rich Tokarz & Jerry Darlak - The Versatones Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. "[4] He released more than 60 albums. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Copyright 2023 Newsday. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". 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. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. This is a carousel with slides. based on information from your browser. Created with sketchtool. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock n roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. Visit Homepage. 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. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. Dubbed the "Polka King", he was noted for revolutionizing the traditional polka style by infusing it with rock, Cajun, zydeco and country into his own polka music. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. English Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. "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 70. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Rest in Peace my friend. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Find an Obituary. Grief Support. During this period Blazonczyk toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. There was a problem getting your location. (Khue Bui/AP). I found on Findagrave.com. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. 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 . 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 70. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. GRAMMY-winning polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. died May 22. He was 70. 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. Verify and try again. He was 70. He was 70. 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. He was 70. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? Thanks for your help! "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In Memory Of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. 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. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In Memory of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. '', 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. Sorry! He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. He was 70. Search by Name. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 1963 he We have set your language to [11], Blazonczyk died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on May 21, 2012. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. 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 . Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. . For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." 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. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. Add to your scrapbook. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. 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.". 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton presented Eddie Blazonczyk presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Review. accordion. By Ben Sisario. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock 'n' roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 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. 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. Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941 - 21 May, 2012. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. He was 70. (PHOTOGRAPH BY ASSOCIATED PRESS). 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Please omit flowers. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90601289/eddie-blazonczyk. 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 1 Polka Band." If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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 Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. 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. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1941-2012. 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 . Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding . Sympathy Ideas. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Sign the Guest Book. A cause of death was not revealed. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. Failed to delete memorial. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Try again. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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 was a member of the association's Polka Music Hall of Fame. I cannot thank him enough for all th. 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. He was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.. Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. 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. Try again later. 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 . Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1950 United States Federal Census. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. A system error has occurred. After suffering a stroke in 2001, he retired and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. led the band for another full a decade. . Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. 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 . He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule He was 70. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. There is a problem with your email/password. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The Anyone can read what you share. Rest in Peace my friend. 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