----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." 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. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Sorry! CARYN ROUSSEAU, The Associated Press. But polka was growing. The International Polka Association said on its Web site that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. This recording is still occasionally heard around Halloween and is highly sought by record collectors. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He died of complications from a stroke two months shy of his 71st birthday. Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ''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. In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton presented Eddie Blazonczyk presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". Try again later. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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, Sr. (July 12, 1941 - May 21, 2012) was a Grammy award-winning polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Please omit flowers. Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. Thanks for your help! His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his father's death. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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. 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). Cyril & Methodius Church, Lemont, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. There was an error deleting this problem. Share. Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. 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. A cause of death was not revealed. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. ). He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd and Thursday, May 24th from 3-9pm Chicago Time . To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. His music rocks, it rolls, it hops, it pushes. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 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. Anyone can read what you share. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. (708) 301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. 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. and I wanted to try my hand at that.''. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was 70. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. 1994 With Lenny Gomulka Band to his passing in 2014. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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?''. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) -- Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. 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. Failed to remove flower. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. memorial page for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. (12 Jul 1941-21 May 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90601289, citing Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, . 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. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. . 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 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?. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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. was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.''. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. He was 70. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Created with sketchtool. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album ''Another Polka Celebration,'' tying that year with Blkazonczyk won a Grammy in 1987 for Best Polka Recording for "Another Polka Celebration." 1985 Member of Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. memorial. He was very good at what he did, said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. He retired in 2001 after suffering health problems. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. 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. Jerry Tokarz, Ed Wolinski, Jim Sierzega, Eddie Blazonczyk, Rich Tokarz & Jerry Darlak - The Versatones EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ''There was hardly any pay. 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. 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. The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played their last show on Dec. 31, 2011. It's time for saying goodbye\". Jimmy Sturr, who has won the prize 18 times. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. His son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his fathers death. Obituary; Grief Recovery Center; Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home; Death of Eddie . 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires, when he appeared on American Bandstand. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his Polka . They knew it was an evolution of the music.". Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this 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 label, has died. Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. 12 July, 1941 - 21 May, 2012. it, held a place in some Americans' ethnic identity. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? (PHOTOGRAPH BY ASSOCIATED PRESS). Ridge Funeral Home. He was 70. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. Sign the Guest Book. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. [3] He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound. 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. 1992 Returned with Marion Lush. Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka King" and started his own polka music label in the 1960s. Visit Homepage. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. The cause was multiple organ failure, said his son Eddie Jr., who took over the operation of his fathers band, the Versatones, in 1997. Some of his biggest hits include "Angeline Be Mine Polka" and "Poor Boy Polka.". This browser does not support getting your location. His record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, and his son, Eddie Blazonczyk Jr., said yesterday that Blazonczyk died of natural causes Monday at a hospital in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. Eddie Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago, the son of immigrants from the rural Tatras Mountains region of southern Poland. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. By the time Mr. Blazonczyk began his career, it was receding from the mainstream, but the music, and the social rituals surrounding Please omit flowers. He was 70. Failed to delete memorial. 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 . He was a big force for what it means to be Polish in America.. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. 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. Created with sketchtool. Try again later. based on information from your browser. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." The Versatones, which picked up a Grammy in 1987, played its last show on Dec. 31, 2011. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. We have set your language to Grief Support. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Review. Also music for daddy-o's by Horace Silver, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, Gene Austin, and Regina Carter. Search above to list available cemeteries. In 1963 he "[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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Find an Obituary. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . Rest in Peace my friend. 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 Sr. 1941-2012. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. ''He Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Tyler Morning Telegraph. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. 0 cemeteries found in Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. 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. He was 70. [7] The records he made for these labels were rockabilly sides, and novelty songs. 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 By Ben Sisario. The group transformed into a nationally known act, performing at ballrooms, festivals and eventually proceeded to tour the globe. Year should not be greater than current year. 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 over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. There was a problem getting your location. 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. I found on Findagrave.com. Learn more about merges. He was 70. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 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. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. For a time, Blazonczyk performed pop music with Mercury Records as "Eddie Bell and the Bel-Aires," when he appeared on "American Bandstand." Let others know about your loved one's death. CHICAGO (AP) - Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn . GRAMMY-winning polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. died May 22. Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. Find an Obituary. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 1 Polka Band. Blazonczyk was a member of the associations Polka Music Hall of Fame. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Among his signature songs were ''Angeline Be Mine Polka'' and ''Polka Hero. 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. He was 70. Blazonczyk was a member of the association's Polka Music Hall of Fame. He was 70. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. 1 Polka Band." 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. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . After hearing his style of the music they werent afraid of polka anymore. Please enter your email and password to sign in. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. May 24, 2012. 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. 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. The band consisted of a fiddler and concertina[10] player, two trumpeter/clarinetists, a drummer and Blazonczyk himself on vocals and electric bass. 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. [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. This account has been disabled. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. [5], Eddie Blazonczyk was born in Chicago, Illinois to Polish immigrant parents[6] of Goral heritage. 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. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Oops, something didn't work. Share. Rest in Peace my friend. Blazonczyk played many instruments but preferred the bass, and he sang lyrics in both English and Polish. Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. He was 70. 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. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was unchallenged in its height as Americas No. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. Mr. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. 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