Eddie Blazonczyk
Eddie Blazonczyk | |
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| Born | July 12, 1941 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | May 21, 2012 (aged 70) Palos Heights, Illinois |
| Genres | Polka, rockabilly |
| Instrument(s) | vocalist, electric bass |
| Labels | Bel-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.