This browser does not support getting your location. They knew it wasn't 'She's Too Fat For Me' or 'Roll Out the Barrel.' He was 70. Try again later. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St. Homer Glen to Sts. There was a problem getting your location. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. "He was very good at what he did," said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. 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 . Created with sketchtool. 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. The association said on its website that Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones was "unchallenged in its height as America's No. We have set your language to Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Find an Obituary. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow in 1998. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. He was 70. ----Kevin Adams - 05/23/2012 You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Created with sketchtool. Be sure to visit Rogers you tube channel for more great videos No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Yet Mr. Blazonczyk was also devoted to Polish musical customs. Share. Find an Obituary. Eddie Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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?''. Rest in Peace my friend. 1990 Returned with Eddie Blazonczyk. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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 . She and their son Eddie Jr. survive him, as do another son, Anthony; a daughter, Katherine; and three grandchildren. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Thats why he was called the Polka King. He was the top guy.. He was 70. The band formed in 1962 and toured North America and Europe. For them this is truly the day that the music died, Blazonczyk said. 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. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. He won a GRAMMY win came in 1986 for Best Polka Recording . Created with sketchtool. I found on Findagrave.com. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA. He was 70. All rights reserved. "For them this is truly the day that the music died," Blazonczyk said. ''There was hardly any pay. He was 70. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. "The Great Great Pumpkin", released on Lucky Four #1012, is probably the most noteworthy of these recordings. [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 (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. Mr. Blazonczyk was born on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. Share. Review. Anyone can read what you share. In 1963 he started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the bands first album, Polka Parade; more than 60 albums followed. ''It beat the hell out of you,'' Eddie Jr. remembers his father telling him. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. After suffering a stroke in 2001, he retired and his son Eddie Blazonczyk Jr. led the band for another full a decade. Resend Activation Email. Polka had a moment of broad popularity in the postwar years, when musicians like Frank Yankovic had million-selling hits. 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. 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.. Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. 1941-2012. Let others know about your loved one's death. Oops, we were unable to send the email. With a musical landscape that stretches from Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones to R. Kelly, one can only imagine the musical creativity that will burst forth if the Hawks continue their upward . 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. This is a carousel with slides. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Blazonczyk was born to Polish immigrant parents on July 12, 1941, in Chicago. 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Saying Goodbye; my tribute to Eddie Blazonczyk who passed away much too soon, on May 21, 2012. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 1962, he formed his polka band The Versatones and released their first album, "Polka Parade" on his own Bel-Aire Label. Sign the Guest Book. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. 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 . Those songs included ''The Masked Man (Hi Yo Silver)'' and ''The Eddie Blazonczyk in 1986, the year before he won a Grammy. But he returned to polka in 1962, forming the Versatones and going on tour. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [5], Blazonczyk was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards,[12] and his album Another Polka Celebration won the 1986 Grammy for Best Polka Recording. Also music for daddy-o's by Horace Silver, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, Gene Austin, and Regina Carter. Grief Support. In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton presented Eddie Blazonczyk presented him with a National Endowment for the Arts 1998 National Heritage Fellowship award. Drag images here or select from your computer for Eddie Blazonczyk Sr. memorial. In Memory Of Edward Eddie A. Blazonczyk Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Try again. I had what I refer to as \"the best seat in the house\"! 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. started his label, Bel-Aire, and released the band's first album, ''Polka Parade''; more than 60 albums followed. 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). But by the early 1960s, he had begun to move away from rock. Try again later. His parents operated music clubs in the city and he started playing in the 1950s with "Happy Eddie and his . Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. (The polka category was eliminated in 2009.). Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. "[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 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 has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." Blazonczyk was known as the "Polka . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please try again later. He was also named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. He was 70. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. As a teenager, Mr. Blazonczyk played in rock n roll bands and toured with Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. Please omit flowers. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "After hearing his style of the music they weren't afraid of polka anymore. IN THE CARE OF. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Blazonczyk earned many accolades throughout his career. 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. 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. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Blazonczyk's record label, Bel-Aire Recordings, says Blazonczyk died Monday, May 21, 2012, of natural causes at a hospital Palos Heights, Ill. and maintained a mini-empire of polka in Chicago, including a record label, a recording studio, a retail store and a music school. CARYN ROUSSEAU, The Associated Press. Blazonczyk Sr. was 70 and had retired after suffering a stroke in 2001. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones. They knew it was an evolution of the music.". '', 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. (Khue Bui/AP). 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. 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. Listen to Hour 1; Listen to Hour 2; View Show Playlist Obituaries Section Created with sketchtool. Oops, something didn't work. Blazonczyk, Sr., Edward A. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. 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. 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. Rest in Peace my friend. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. ''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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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 son said many friends have been sending him condolence messages since learning of his father's death. 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. Blazonczyk retired in 2001 after suffering a stroke, and his son took over his band, Eddie Blazonczyk and the 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. 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 During this period Blazonczyk toured with Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and Brenda Lee. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Some of his biggest hits include Angeline Be Mine Polka and Poor Boy Polka.. "[9], The Versatones played a mix of both traditional and original tunes, with Blazonczyk singing in both Polish and English. NOTE: Special thanks to the Blazonczyk Family, and Polka fans everywhere for sharing your photos! 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. 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. Many of his dozens of albums feature him singing in English on one side and perfectly enunciated Polish on the other. Blazonczyk Sr. died of natural causes at age 70. Within two years of that decision, Eddie Jr. said, his father was on tour nationally, playing polka music. [7] The records he made for these labels were rockabilly sides, and novelty songs. He was very good at what he did, said Dave Ulczycki, president of the International Polka Association. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK OBITUARY. 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. He won a Grammy in 1987 for his album ''Another Polka Celebration,'' tying that year with To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [11], Blazonczyk died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome on May 21, 2012. There is a problem with your email/password. Please reset your password. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970,[2] and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. He met his wife, the former Christine Zielinski, known as Tish, at a polka dance in 1962. Blazonczyk was a member of the association's Polka Music Hall of Fame. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. "That's why he was called the 'Polka King.' Live from Pulaski Polka Days - Pulaski, Wi 07/26/1985 - Published on Dec 3, 2006 by Rodgersins. 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