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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Search by Name. Search above to list available cemeteries. He was 70. Eddie Blazonczyk. Then, five years ago last month, Blazonczyk suffered a stroke that affected his left side. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Blazonczyk has said, "I took his advice, and never regretted it. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and 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 . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. I found on Findagrave.com. 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. 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 . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was 70. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock n roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. 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. Try again. Failed to remove flower. 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. Tyler Morning Telegraph. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. [11], Blazonczyk died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on May 21, 2012. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. 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 . Learn more about managing a memorial . started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. He started the record label in 1963. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. . Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Obituary Read. Try again later. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Thanks for your help! ''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. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Created with sketchtool. "That's why he was called the 'Polka King.' 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. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. 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. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. 1994 With Lenny Gomulka Band to his passing in 2014. He was 70. He was the top guy.". Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. After hearing his style of the music they werent afraid of polka anymore. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. Visit Homepage. . 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. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. '', 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. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. During this period Blazonczyk toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee. 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. Let others know about your loved one's death. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. "[8], He is credited with inventing the rhythmic polka subgenre known as "Chicago push,"[5] although ironically the name given to the style comes from bands who came after and were inspired by Blazonczyk, notably the Chicago Push. [1], Blazonczyk retired from performing in 2002. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". [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. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. Review. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. The band consisted of a fiddler and concertina[10] player, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and Blazonczyk himself on vocals and electric bass. This recording is still occasionally heard around Halloween and is highly sought by record collectors. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. ''There was hardly any pay. 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 . Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 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. Also music for daddy-o's by Horace Silver, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, Gene Austin, and Regina Carter. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Verify and try again. 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. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. 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. But polka was growing. IN THE CARE OF. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. Submit an Obit. He was 70. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. [7] The records he made for these labels were rockabilly sides, and novelty songs. By Ben Sisario. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. He was 70. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. He was 70. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Blazonczyk Sr. died Monday morning of natural causes in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, said his son. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. <p> 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. In 1998, he received one the country's most prestigious cultural honors, a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship, presented by then First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the White House. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. 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. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. 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. 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Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. 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. Jerry Tokarz, Ed Wolinski, Jim Sierzega, Eddie Blazonczyk, Rich Tokarz & Jerry Darlak - The Versatones As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock 'n' roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. 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?. Jimmy Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Ridge Funeral Home. Eddie Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, the son of immigrants from the rural Tatras Mountains region of southern Poland. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Failed to report flower. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. 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. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. 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. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Failed to delete memorial. 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. 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. Try again later. It's time for saying goodbye\". Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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). Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. 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. Sign the Guest Book. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his Polka . 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? ----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Please try again later. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. May 24, 2012. In Memory of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Try again later. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Find an Obituary. Let others know about your loved one's death. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. 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. 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. Rest in Peace my friend. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "[9], The Versatones played a mix of both traditional and original tunes, with Blazonczyk singing in both Polish and English. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. . Grief Support. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He was 70. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. ). EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. 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. 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. English 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Obituary; Grief Recovery Center; Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home; Death of Eddie . She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. He was 70. 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