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Friday, May 3
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr., founder of the Versatones and one of the country's foremost polka players, has passed away at the age of 70.
Here's a tribute to Blazonczyk, Sr. at Pulaski Polka Days last year.
And here's a polka version of "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" performed by the Versatones in 1986.
James E. Sierzega, the Versatones' trumpet player, died in February
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