Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Try again later. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. I found on Findagrave.com. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. He was 70. This is a carousel with slides. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. [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. Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Let others know about your loved one's death. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant . Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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 You can always change this later in your Account settings. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album ''Another Polka Celebration,'' tying that year with Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. During this period Blazonczyk toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. He was 70. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Search above to list available cemeteries. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. It beat the hell out of you, Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. Blazonczyk has said, "I took his advice, and never regretted it. May 24, 2012. I was fortunate enough to perform as a Versatone from 1987-1994, and in that time I spent over 1000 nights with Eddie onstage. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90601289/eddie-blazonczyk. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. (Khue Bui/AP). "[9], The Versatones played a mix of both traditional and original tunes, with Blazonczyk singing in both Polish and English. 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. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Find an Obituary. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Failed to remove flower. 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 All rights reserved. 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. The horn riffs in and out and around in intricate patterns that . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Failed to delete memorial. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ''He "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. Learn more about merges. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. (PHOTOGRAPH BY ASSOCIATED PRESS). Be sure to visit Rogers you tube channel for more great videos 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. 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 the Versatones, he received more than a dozen Grammy nominations and with his recording "Another Polka Celebration" (1986) won the Best Polka Grammy Award. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. They knew it was an evolution of the music.. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their 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 genres biggest fish, died on Monday in 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 . 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. Mr. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. The group transformed into a nationally known act, performing at ballrooms, festivals and eventually proceeded to tour the globe. Blazonczyk Sr. died of natural causes at age 70. He was 70. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. 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. Submit an Obit. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. 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. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock 'n' roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. Musician. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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?''. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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 entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. After hearing his style of the music they werent afraid of polka anymore. 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. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. 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. 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The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. . Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist 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 the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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 was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. There was an error deleting this problem. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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 omit flowers. This account has been disabled. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1950 United States Federal Census. 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. He was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.. Created with sketchtool. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. 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. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. 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. I had what I refer to as \"the best seat in the house\"! Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." GREAT NEWS! Created with sketchtool. He was 70. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please try again later. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. Also music for daddy-o's by Horace Silver, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, Gene Austin, and Regina Carter. based on information from your browser. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Verify and try again. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. After suffering a stroke in 2001, he retired and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. led the band for another full a decade. He was 70. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule 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. Musicologist Norm Cohen wrote that "in his illustrious career, Blazonczyk and his Versatones were the primary ambassadors of Polish-American polka, touring constantly and playing well over 200 road gigs per year. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. 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. Then, five years ago last month, Blazonczyk suffered a stroke that affected his left side. 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. 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Obituary; Grief Recovery Center; Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home; Death of Eddie . For them this is truly the day that the music died, Blazonczyk said. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Resend Activation Email. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. 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). Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. 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. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 24th from 3-9pm Chicago Time . 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. He was 70. 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. He retired and his son took over his band, the Versatones 23rd... 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