'', 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Rest in Peace my friend. 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. A system error has occurred. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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 died of complications from a stroke two months shy of his 71st birthday. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka . By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding 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. 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. Jerry Tokarz, Ed Wolinski, Jim Sierzega, Eddie Blazonczyk, Rich Tokarz & Jerry Darlak - The Versatones Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Review. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Sympathy Ideas. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. He was 70. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please omit flowers. For them this is truly the day that the music died, Blazonczyk said. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 1994 With Lenny Gomulka Band to his passing in 2014. Try again. "He was very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. 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 . He was 70. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. Created with sketchtool. 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 . Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. based on information from your browser. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. 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 Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. In 1963 he Please try again later. There was hardly any pay. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. It's time for saying goodbye\". Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. it, held a place in some Americans' ethnic identity. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Verify and try again. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. 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. 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. 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. ----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. ). "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. They knew it was an evolution of the music.. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. Share. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . [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. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. IN THE CARE OF. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Review. They knew it was an evolution of the 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. May 24, 2012. 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. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. 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. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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 the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. 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?''. 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.. He was 70. The Versatones played their last performance on New Year's Eve, 2011. Weve updated the security on the site. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Add to your scrapbook. Resend Activation Email. Let others know about your loved one's death. Try again later. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. Eddie Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, the son of immigrants from the rural Tatras Mountains region of southern Poland. (Khue Bui/AP). Anyone can read what you share. 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. He was 70. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. 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. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Then, five years ago last month, Blazonczyk suffered a stroke that affected his left side. He was 70. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Search by Name. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . 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. 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. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' Failed to delete memorial. "[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. Find an Obituary. 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. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Year should not be greater than current year. Among his signature songs were ''Angeline Be Mine Polka'' and ''Polka Hero. ''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. EDWARD BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Created with sketchtool. Share. He was 70. 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. We have set your language to 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. 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. The horn riffs in and out and around in intricate patterns that . I cannot thank him enough for all th. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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. Sign the Guest Book. 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. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1950 United States Federal Census. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. 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. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Sorry! "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! A cause of death was not revealed. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 24th from 3-9pm Chicago Time . Obituary Read. Thanks for your help! Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and 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 late Alfred) Kurek; proud uncle of many . His son led . Visit Homepage. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. This account has been disabled. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. CARYN ROUSSEAU, The Associated Press. From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Learn more about merges. He was 70. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. 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. 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. Share. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. He was 70. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. Eddie Blazonczyk. 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. PHOTO: Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. 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. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant . I found on Findagrave.com. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." Learn more about managing a memorial . He was 70. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. He was 70. 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