He was very good at what he did, said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Anyone can read what you share. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. GREAT NEWS! For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". Sympathy Ideas. 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. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. 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. 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. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his Polka . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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. 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. Thanks for your help! He was 70. 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. He was 70. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' 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. Please try again later. But polka was growing. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. A cause of death was not revealed. Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. He was 70. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. 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 . Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Try again later. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. Find an Obituary. 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. 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 NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! There was hardly any pay. From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. 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. accordion. 1 Polka Band. Mr. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. But polka was growing. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. I was fortunate enough to perform as a Versatone from 1987-1994, and in that time I spent over 1000 nights with Eddie onstage. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. This recording is still occasionally heard around Halloween and is highly sought by record collectors. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. Obituary Read. He was 70. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. Jimmy Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times. . A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again later. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. [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. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . He was 70. 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. 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, Sr., Edward A. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? Rest in Peace my friend. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Then, five years ago last month, Blazonczyk suffered a stroke that affected his left side. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. 1 Polka Band. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. 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"That's why he was called the 'Polka King.' ''It beat the hell out of you,'' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. [7] The records he made for these labels were rockabilly sides, and novelty songs. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. "[4] He released more than 60 albums. During these years Richie Tokarz was the recipient of numerous awards for his talents as a musician and for his song writing ability. 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." "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. 1994 With Lenny Gomulka Band to his passing in 2014. Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. [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. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". There was a problem getting your location. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. It beat the hell out of you, Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He was 70. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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 . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. [3] He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was "unchallenged in its height as America's No. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Oops, we were unable to send the email. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. 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. 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. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . Mr. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. 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 the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. Created with sketchtool. 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. Add to your scrapbook. 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. 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. 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). Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. I cannot thank him enough for all th. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. 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. Find an Obituary. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka . started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. ''There was hardly any pay. IN THE CARE OF. Submit an Obit. PHOTO: Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. I had what I refer to as \"the best seat in the house\"! 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 He was 70. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. There was an error deleting this problem. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. <p> Blazonczyk Sr. died of natural causes at age 70. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1950 United States Federal Census. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. 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?''. Obituary; Grief Recovery Center; Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home; Death of Eddie . Failed to delete memorial. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. He started the record label in 1963. . It's time for saying goodbye\". Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1941-2012. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. Rest in Peace my friend. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. May 24, 2012. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his father's death. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. 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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. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. He was 70. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. 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. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." 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. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. Search by Name. The Versatones played their last performance on New Year's Eve, 2011. 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. based on information from your browser. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. 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. Tyler Morning Telegraph. 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, Sr. (July 12, 1941 May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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