Eddie Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, the son of immigrants from the rural Tatras Mountains region of southern Poland. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. . We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. accordion. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. For them this is truly the day that the music died, Blazonczyk said. Oops, something didn't work. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. Search above to list available cemeteries. He died of complications from a stroke two months shy of his 71st birthday. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. A cause of death was not revealed. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Add to your scrapbook. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". 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. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Verify and try again. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. 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 very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. He was 70. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Let others know about your loved one's death. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. In 1963 he His label, Bel-Aire Recordings, confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause. Blazonczyk Sr. died Monday morning of natural causes in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, said his son. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. Grief Support. Obituary Read. 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 retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. A system error has occurred. Among his signature songs were ''Angeline Be Mine Polka'' and ''Polka Hero. He was 70. In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton presented Eddie Blazonczyk presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. He started the record label in 1963. 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. 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. 1950 United States Federal Census. cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was 70. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. Try again. Failed to report flower. 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was 70. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. They knew it was an evolution of the music.. 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). Mr. Blazonczyk was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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 . 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. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. "[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. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. memorial page for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. (12 Jul 1941-21 May 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90601289, citing Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, . Please omit flowers. 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. Try again later. ----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. 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?. Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish 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. 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. May 24, 2012. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. After hearing his style of the music they werent afraid of polka anymore. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. He was 70. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was 70. Please omit flowers. 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. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. 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. Copyright 2023 Newsday. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album ''Another Polka Celebration,'' tying that year with You can always change this later in your Account settings. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' He was 70. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. His son led . 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. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. 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. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. In Memory Of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. [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. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. When I got back to Chicago, I saw the crowds coming out for Marion Lush and Li'l Wally, CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn . He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Try again later. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? We have set your language to The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. He was 70. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. Created with sketchtool. It beat the hell out of you, Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Learn more about merges. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. By Ben Sisario. During these years Richie Tokarz was the recipient of numerous awards for his talents as a musician and for his song writing ability. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please try again later. 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. based on information from your browser. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. Search by Name. He was 70. 1994 With Lenny Gomulka Band to his passing in 2014. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. ''There was hardly any pay. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. 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. 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.. 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. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. [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. 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. Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941 - 21 May, 2012. He was 70. GRAMMY-winning polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. died May 22. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. . Review. He was 70. Resend Activation Email. 1 Polka Band." Also music for daddy-o's by Horace Silver, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, Gene Austin, and Regina Carter. Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. He was 70. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. 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 son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. Rest in Peace my friend. There was a problem getting your location. 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 attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. Jerry Tokarz, Ed Wolinski, Jim Sierzega, Eddie Blazonczyk, Rich Tokarz & Jerry Darlak - The Versatones 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. ''It beat the hell out of you,'' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. Visit Homepage. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. He was 70. It's time for saying goodbye\". CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Try again later. Then, five years ago last month, Blazonczyk suffered a stroke that affected his left side. 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. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Created with sketchtool. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Share. In Memory of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. He was 70. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . 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. He was 70. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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