Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. memorial. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. [7] The records he made for these labels were rockabilly sides, and novelty songs. It beat the hell out of you, Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. Year should not be greater than current year. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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 . Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. Blazonczyk Sr. died of natural causes at age 70. 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Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. 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. He was 70. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ''He Failed to remove flower. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Try again. 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. ''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. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941 - 21 May, 2012. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Eddie Blazonczyk, a Grammy Award-winning polka musician who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname Polka King after starting his own band and record label, died May 21 at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. ----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. Review. He was 70. He was 70. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Musician. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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.). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. They knew it wasnt Shes Too Fat For Me or Roll Out the Barrel. 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. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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. [11], Blazonczyk died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on May 21, 2012. The Versatones played their last performance on New Year's Eve, 2011. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock 'n' roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' Try again later. This browser does not support getting your location. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Learn more about merges. ''It beat the hell out of you,'' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1941-2012. IN THE CARE OF. [3] He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." Resend Activation Email. Blazonczyk has said, "I took his advice, and never regretted it. This recording is still occasionally heard around Halloween and is highly sought by record collectors. He started the record label in 1963. 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 We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? Sign the Guest Book. Copyright 2023 Newsday. Find an Obituary. Ridge Funeral Home. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule He was 70. Please omit flowers. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was "unchallenged in its height as America's No. GRAMMY-winning polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. died May 22. All rights reserved. I had what I refer to as \"the best seat in the house\"! Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. 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. based on information from your browser. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. Blazonczyk was a member of the association's Polka Music Hall of Fame. 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. GREAT NEWS! Grief Support. He was 70. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Failed to delete memorial. Search by Name. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. '', 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Verify and try again. His label, Bel-Aire Recordings, confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause. 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. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. Try again later. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. 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. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. 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. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. During this period Blazonczyk toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee. 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 has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." He was the top guy.". 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. EDWARD BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 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. 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. ). 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. 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 and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. There was hardly any pay. [1], Blazonczyk retired from performing in 2002. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. Sorry! We have set your language to 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. NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! There is a problem with your email/password. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Eddie Blazonczyk. From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. His son led . Created with sketchtool. 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. 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. Failed to report flower. By Ben Sisario. 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. 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. He was 70. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. 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, 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. The band consisted of a fiddler and concertina[10] player, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and Blazonczyk himself on vocals and electric bass. Anyone can read what you share. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Share. [5], Blazonczyk was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards,[12] and his album Another Polka Celebration won the 1986 Grammy for Best Polka Recording. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. 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. 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. Please omit flowers. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. Mr. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Also music for daddy-o's by Horace Silver, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, Gene Austin, and Regina Carter. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The horn riffs in and out and around in intricate patterns that . We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. 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 . Account has been locked for 30 minutes due to Too many failed sign in attempts LIT, we are your. 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