2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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 Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. He was 70. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. At that time, he turned over responsibility for his band, The Versatones, to his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Mr. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. "He was very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. A system error has occurred. [11], Blazonczyk died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on May 21, 2012. 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. I was fortunate enough to perform as a Versatone from 1987-1994, and in that time I spent over 1000 nights with Eddie onstage. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. His son led . 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. Rest in Peace my friend. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The (PHOTOGRAPH BY ASSOCIATED PRESS). 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. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". 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This account has been disabled. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [3] He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound. A cause of death was not revealed. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Add to your scrapbook. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. '', 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. 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. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. 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. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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). In 1963 he Copyright 2023 Newsday. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Grief Support. CARYN ROUSSEAU, The Associated Press. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The band consisted of a fiddler and concertina[10] player, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and Blazonczyk himself on vocals and electric bass. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. OBITUARY Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012. His label, Bel-Aire Recordings, confirmed the death but did not disclose the cause. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. He joined the Versatones, so named because of their versatility. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He was 70. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "[4] He released more than 60 albums. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. Weve updated the security on the site. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. "He attracted so many people to the polka audience, whereas previously they were scared away by the word polka," Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. said. Failed to report flower. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Eddie Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, the son of immigrants from the rural Tatras Mountains region of southern Poland. He was 70. After suffering a stroke in 2001, he retired and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. led the band for another full a decade. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its 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. He was 70. The International Polka Association said on its Web site that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. 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. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. 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. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. The Versatones played their last performance on New Year's Eve, 2011. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! Grief Support. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. But polka was growing. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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 OBITUARY. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka . They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' 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 cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his father's band, the Versatones, in 1997. This browser does not support getting your location. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. ''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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). Eddie Blazonczyk is the King of Polish Polka. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Mr. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Try again later. Blazonczyk Sr. died Monday morning of natural causes in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, said his son. And in an instant, Blazonczyk's son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., found himself the new frontman of the . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There was a problem getting your location. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He retired after having a stroke in late 2001, and his son led the Versatones until disbanding it last year. Let others know about your loved one's death. But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. 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. Mr. Blazonczyk was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. 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 OBITUARY. Search by Name. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Share. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Then, five years ago last month, Blazonczyk suffered a stroke that affected his left side. He was 70. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. 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 was 70. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. Sympathy Ideas. 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. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. He was 70. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. 1976 Member of Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. He won a Grammy Award, kept a vigorous touring schedule Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". 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. 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. "[9], The Versatones played a mix of both traditional and original tunes, with Blazonczyk singing in both Polish and English. He was 70. [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. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. He started the record label in 1963. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. GREAT NEWS! He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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. Rest in Peace my friend. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. 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. 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. Please try again later. Oops, something didn't work. Submit an Obit. We have set your language to 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. 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. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eddie Blazonczyk (90601289)? 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