Eddie Blazonczyk

Eddie Blazonczyk
Born(1941-07-12)July 12, 1941
Chicago, Illinois
DiedMay 21, 2012(2012-05-21) (aged 70)
Palos Heights, Illinois
GenresPolka, rockabilly
Instrumentsvocalist, electric bass
LabelsBel-Aire Records, Mercury Records, Versa Records, Lucky Four Records

Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr. (July 12, 1941 – May 21, 2012) was an American polka musician and founder of the band The Versatones. He was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in 1970, and was a 1998 National Heritage Fellowship recipient. He has been called "one of the most important figures in the creation of the contemporary Polish-American polka sound." He released more than 60 albums.

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