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[7], Bill Burkette (born William W. Burkette III on September 17, 1942) died of lymphoma on March 1, 2018, at the age of 75. Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. services Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Learn how your comment data is processed. [4] Dick Glasser also produced several unreleased singles by The Vogues for Reprise, including Paul Levinson's "Unbelievable (Inconceivable) You". Clark Race of KDKA radio promoted the group on his KDKA-TV dance show. The Vogues' line-up in April 2022 was Troy Elich, Royce Taylor, and Bo Wagner. This marked the first time in 38 years that Burkette and Geyer recorded together. To follow DONALD's story, enter your email. Anyone know how to contact him? PITTSBURGH, PA - Rising from their Turtle Creek roots to national prominence, the Vogues graced the pop music charts in the 1960s with hits such as Five OClock World, Turn Around Look At Me and Magic Town.. Skip to content . Rather than change the music to accommodate his lower range, he instead has handed off the reins of the higher parts to fellow performers Sean Moran and Tim Scott. Loving father of Kimberley Blasko of Lyn, Brian Blasko (Vicki) of Kingston, Gregory Blasko (Roxane) of Athens, Cheryl Murphy (Bill) and Brent Blasko, also all of . Also other data will not be shared with third person. Baccalaureate services were held at 2 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church, Beth 27), "No, Not Much" (No. Joseph had 6 siblings: George Blasko Jr, Mary Blasko and 4 other siblings. She can be reached at 724-836-6660 or sfederoff@tribweb.com. 2015-2021 Copyright Best Classic Bands. He has performed with Moran for 11 years and Scott for four. The TV sitcom, The Drew Carey Show, used Five OClock World for its theme song, with their programs trademark choreography. Check other contact information for David P Fetter. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Looking for Ron Fredricks online? 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. In the year 2000, Chuck received recognition from the United States Senate, the 106th Congress of the United States, and then Governor Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania for 35 years in show business. DONALD MILLER passed away 2021-01-11 in This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Loving father of Ruth M. Blasko, Sandy (Chuck) Hess, and Jodi Anderson; grandfather of Robert Hess and Shawn (Fiancee, Angela Bickford) Hess; brother of the late Joe, John, & Mike Blasko. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Donny MILLER and Billy BURKETTE . He later sold the trademark to Bengar Inc (Pete Garofalo), who starting booking other quartets as the Vogues. Chubby Checker and The Vogues with Latshaw Pops Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Send Flowers. Blogs; Online will; Shop. The BCB team brings you the latest Breaking News, Contests, On This Day rock history stories, Classic Videos, retro-Charts and more. All Birth, Marriage & Death results for Charles BLASKO. Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N. 300 West, Cedar City, Utah, is handling arrangements. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barnabas Catholic Church at 11:30 A.M. Inurnment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date. They hired Nick Cenci, who had helped bring Lou Christie mainstream success, to produce the recording. FAMILY PLACED OBITUARY. He was born April 17, 1922, in Philadelphia. Mary (Crisan) Blasko, 96, formerly of S. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in her home. Read more about the life story of Thomas and share your memory. Performers are flashier, using truckloads of equipment to fill arenas with dancers and costumes. He has performed in the company of many famous artists and actors including Bob Hope, Johnny Mathis, Glenn Campbell, John Denver, Bob Newhart, and comic Leslie Nielson in Los Angeles. . Miller left the group in 1974 and was replaced by a succession of other vocalists. Patricia L. Blasko, age 78 of Bellevue, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Saturday, October 19, 2019; Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P. Blasko; loving mother of Kimberly (Stephen Konetsco) Campbell; grandmother of Blaze Campbell; Daughter of the late Bertha; Sister of David (Trish) Severin and the late Carolyn Smith, Bertha Clark and Ronald Horvat. The original group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Carl Royster and Mathew Royster; six daughters, Paulette Wightman, Sacha Monshaw, Shonna Royster, Patricia Bennett and Ressa Royster; one brother, Phil Bennett; one sister, Joan Gilchrist; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Hailing from Turtle Creek, PA, Chuck's singing career began while still in high school with a group named The Val-Aires. His voice is just liquid silk! Ronald E. Blasko, 63, of Bates Road, Manchester, husband of Virginia L. (Dube) Blasko, died Wednesday (Sept. 4, 1996) at a local convalescent home after a long illness. Your e-mail address will not be published. Enter Legion, and was Chaplain for the V.F.W. He has performed in the company of many well-known artists and actors including Bob Hope, John Denver, and comic Leslie Nielsen. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Inductees - The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation", William W. Burkette III - SEPTEMBER 17, 1942 ~ MARCH 1, 2018 (AGE 75), https://twitter.com/hitmanhalley/status/1349443807926956037, "Don Miller of '60s Singing Group, The Vogues, Dies at 80", 'The Vogues' Vocal Group Hall of Fame Page, The Vogues homepage (the trademark group featuring Bill Burkette), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Vogues&oldid=1136211929, Articles that may contain original research from June 2015, All articles that may contain original research, Articles needing additional references from June 2015, All articles needing additional references, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Articles needing additional references from January 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 07:51. This US vocal group was formed in Turtle Creek, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by school friends Bill Burkette (lead baritone), Don Miller (baritone), Hugh Geyer (first tenor) and Chuck Blasko (second tenor). David P Fetter, 64 years old, currently living in Marshallville, OH. [5] The original group appeared on popular TV shows in the 1960s, including The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, Shindig, The Red Skelton Show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, and The Mike Douglas Show. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. Originally dubbed the Val-Aires, the foursome eventually signed to the tiny Co & Ce label before jumping to major Reprise label. The original group included Don, the late Bill Burkette, Hugh Geyer and Chuck Blasko. Having strong regional sales, the single was picked up for national distribution by Coral Records. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. He was part of the group for about 10 years, from 1965-1975, where they traveled all over the world performing. Charles Blasko, 88, of Charleroi, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at UPMC, Oakland. Hugh Geyers wife is a member. Fayette County Pennsylvania USGenWeb USGenWeb Archives. The Vogues, top to bottom: Bill Burkette, Don Miller, Chuck Blasko and Hugh Geyer (Uncredited photo via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Friends welcome on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home, Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Bill Burkette, the baritone lead singer for the '60s group The Vogues, died Thursday of lymphoma at 75. Joseph Blasko in 1930 United States Federal Census Joseph Blasko was born circa 1917, at birth place, Ohio, to George Blasko and Bertha Blasko. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for charles blasko. 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, Was never a Drew Carey fan but that video was cool. Hailing from Turtle Creek, PA, Chuck Blasko's singing career began in 1959 while still in high school with a group named The Val-Aires. He is survived by two daughters, Stacy Hopster-Filippi of Henderson and Robin Peltier of Las Vegas; his mother, Essie L. Kizzia of Henderson; two sisters, Olene Holley and Pat Rush, both of Las Vegas; and five grandchildren. Don was an avid reader and was never to be seen without a book in his hand, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Daniel Shaughnessy, 20, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Utah. After creative differences with Blasko, Geyer again left group at the end of 2006. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (Kipple) Blasko. Patti Blasko said after 47 years of marriage and helping with promotions and contracts, she's supported his singing career. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements. Paul Sansardo, 75, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. ; 1122 - Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat of Worms to put an end to the Investiture Controversy. It includes both the names of those mentioned in the announcement and the page reference(s) within the volume. Blasko, now 72, of Salem was a member of The Vogues, first formed as the Val-Aires with high school friends in Turtle Creek. Beloved brother of George (Marge) Blasko of Irwin, Robert (Marcy) Blasko of White Oak, Byron (Pat) Blasko of FL, Chuck (Patti) Blasko of Greensburg and the late Andrew "Junior" (surviving spouse, Phyllis) Blasko. Robert F. Blasko, Sr., 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Holyoke Hospital. BLASKO, Anthony C (Tony) - Peacefully in his sleep, at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the age of 74. Throughout this time, they released hit music such as "Five O'Clock World", "You're the One", "Turn Around, Look at Me", and "My Special Angel'', which earned them both gold and platinum records. He was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Chicago. With the groups many talented and versatile members, they are one of the best groups around and sure to please for your next event. She was born May 1, 1909, in Manila, Philippines. Name: Charles C. Blasko Jr. 42), "Moments to Remember" (No. He is survived by one son, Alonzo Fernandez, and one daughter, Zandra Linton, both of Las Vegas; three sisters, Connie, Laura and Mary; two brothers, Nick and Joseph; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Today, Chuck still loves doing what he does best and that is performing and entertaining. 21 in February of that year, and the no. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school friends from Turtle Creek, PA. After changing their name to the Vogues, the foursome eventually signed to the tiny Co & Ce label, reaching the number four spot in the autumn of 1965 with "You're the One"; the band's most memorable hit, the classic "Five O'Clock World," cracked the Top Five before the year ended as well. I'd come home and she'd say, Where were you?' His wife, Patti, whom he met while working at Westinghouse, would ask him where they played, but it was all a whirlwind, Blasko said. I still enjoy doing it. He was born Nov. 2, 1972, in Washington state. David P Fetter's phone number is (330) 464 - 0649. No imposters for me thanks. I'm behind him 100 percent. In March 2007, Geyer joined the nationally touring "trademark" group of The Vogues of trademark owner Elich. A heartfelt "Thank You" to Volkswagon for using our song " Turn Around Look at Me" in their National TV Commercial ad for the Volkswagon Tiguan. Thank you four for the wonderful memories, and helping me to re-live my teenage years. Don spent his early years singing as a member of (vocal group) The Vogues. Dale Jones. North, is handling arrangements. 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Wagner is a former member of Blasko's Pittsburgh Vogues group. Diplomas were awarded to 805 students. 47), and "Green Fields" (No. At the height of their popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s, The Vogues appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show and were frequent guests on American Bandstand.. Joe lived in Youngstown, Ohio 44514, USA. Born Nov. 4, 1921, in Charleroi, he was a son of Joseph and Mary Sima Blasko. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no service. The Vogues, top to bottom: Bill Burkette, Don Miller, Chuck Blasko and Hugh Geyer (Uncredited photo via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Don Miller, one of the original members of the Vogues singing group that came to prominence in the 1960s with such songs as "Five O . Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school. Jan 11, 2021: Don Miller of '60s Singing Group, The Vogues, Dies at 80. In May 2020, Chuck will be celebrating his 55th year in show business and is the ONLY PERFORMER today to lay claim to this fame! Despite no further chart action from 1970 onward, various Vogues lineups continued touring oldies circuits for years to come. Their first recording, with producer Nick Cenci, was a cover of the Petula Clark song, Youre the One. The single received national distribution and climbed the charts, reaching #4 in November 1965. His shows continue to please the crowds with a variety of music for fans and people of all ages. By 1973, Geyer had left the group. The Vogues are an American vocal group from Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. Look for word matches in books, stories & newspapers, etc. In 1965, Cenci produced recording sessions for the Val-Aires at Gateway Studios in Pittsburgh, including vocals for a cover of the Petula Clark song "You're the One",[2] which was released on the band's own Blue Star label. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Pennsylvania, Deaths, 1852-1854 (at Ancestry/requires payment) for 49 counties; includes images of the death records. The Passages web site is intended for public use only. 2023 Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., handled arrangements. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. The music is appealing to all ages, he said. From 2004 until 2006, Geyer joined Blasko's Vogues in the 14 Western Pennsylvania counties that Blasko's group was permitted to tour in. He was also honored in 1995 by SOC, and Life Time Achievement Award from PORCC, United States Olympics, and Special Forces. Last update: Friday, 24-Feb-2023 13:36:43 EST. Also other data will not be shared with third person. Check other contact information for Charles R Boham. He later sold the trademark to Bengar Inc (Pete Garofalo), who starting booking other quartets as the . Clifford P. Ziegler, 80, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. In May 2008, original lead vocalist Bill Burkette also joined Geyer in touring the US with the "trademark" Vogues. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Understand your options Burkette left the group in 1983, leaving Chuck Blasko as the only original member of The Vogues. Graduates are Funeral homes; Help and advice. Found on the street corners singing acapella, the boys signed a major label deal in 1965 that would change his life forever. He was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Mexico. 6:00 PM: Chuck Blasko & the Vogues - All concerts are hosted at the Smail Auto Group Amphitheater and are free to attend. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The band members are Chuck Blasko, Hugh Geyer, Bill Burkette and Don Miller. Don Miller, one of the original members of the Vogues singing group that came to prominence in the 1960s with such songs as Five OClock World and Youre the One, died January 11, 2021. Chuck Hailing from Turtle Creek, PA, Chuck's singing career began while still in high school with a group named The Val-Aires. He was born Aug. 28, 1935, in Pittsburgh. Joe S Blasko was born on July 4 1917. Cenci then persuaded John Rook, program director of KQV, to play the single. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a87b5cf10d019 Chuck Blasko's Vogues continue to perform in Western Pennsylvania. He is enjoying retirement (again) to spend time with his wife, Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko . Fifty years ago, Chuck Blasko was working at Westinghouse Air Brake and had to sit down and decide whether he should quit his job. A lifelong resident, he was a customer service worker and Vietnam War Army veteran. Harmony-pop vocal group the Vogues were formed as the Val-Aires in 1960 by lead baritone Bill Burkette, baritone Don Miller, first tenor Hugh Geyer, and second tenor Chuck Blasko, who were all high school friends from Turtle Creek, PA. After changing their name to the Vogues, the foursome eventually signed to the tiny Co & Ce label, reaching .
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