Krzysztof Klenczon
Krzysztof Antoni Klenczon (14 January 1942 – 7 April 1981) was a Polish composer, singer and guitarist,[1] and a member of Czerwone Gitary (1965–1970) and Trzy Korony (1970–1972). Composer of the greatest hits of the Red Guitars (with Seweryn Krajewski) among others: Taka jak ty, Historia jednej znajomości, Nikt na świecie nie wie, Biały krzyż, Wróćmy na jeziora, Gdy kiedyś znów zawołam cię, Kwiaty we włosach, Powiedz stary gdzieś ty był, Jesień idzie przez park; and from Trzy Korony: 10 w skali Beauforta, Port, Czyjaś dziewczyna, Natalie-piękniejszy świat. On 27 February 1981 Klenczon was seriously injured by a drunk driver in the suburbs of Chicago, on the way back from the Milford Ballroom in the city's Polish Village.
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Krzysztof Klenczon
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- Name
- Krzysztof Klenczon
- Born
- 14 January 1942
- Birthplace
- Pułtusk, Poland
- Died
- 7 April 1981
- Place of death
- Chicago, United States
- Full name
- Krzysztof Antoni Klenczon.
- Nationality
- Polish People's Republic.
- Occupation
- pop singer, composer, musician, songwriter and lead vocalist.
- Fields
- big-beat (Eastern bloc) and rock music.
- Education
- Gdańsk University of Technology and Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport.
- Languages
- Polish and English.
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Krzysztof Antoni Klenczon (14 January 1942 – 7 April 1981) was a Polish composer, singer and guitarist,[1] and a member of Czerwone Gitary (1965–1970) and Trzy Korony (1970–1972). Composer of the greatest hits of the Red Guitars (with Seweryn Krajewski) among others: Taka jak ty, Historia jednej znajomości, Nikt na świecie nie wie, Biały krzyż, Wróćmy na jeziora, Gdy kiedyś znów zawołam cię, Kwiaty we włosach, Powiedz stary gdzieś ty był, Jesień idzie przez park; and from Trzy Korony: 10 w skali Beauforta, Port, Czyjaś dziewczyna, Natalie-piękniejszy świat. On 27 February 1981 Klenczon was seriously injured by a drunk driver in the suburbs of Chicago, on the way back from the Milford Ballroom in the city's Polish Village.
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Krzysztof Klenczon (1942–1981) was a composer, lead vocalist and musician, among other activities and a national of Polish People's Republic. Born Krzysztof Antoni Klenczon in Pułtusk, the composer died in Chicago.
Krzysztof Klenczon studied at Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport and Gdańsk University of Technology. The composer was a member of Czerwone Gitary, Niebiesko-Czarni and Trzy Korony and lived in Chicago, Gdańsk and Szczytno.
Genres include big-beat (Eastern bloc) and rock music. Languages used include English and Polish.
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Biography
He died on 7 April at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago, and was buried on 25 July 1981 in Szczytno, Poland in the family's plot.
Krzysztof Klenczon studied at Gdańsk University of Technology and Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport. The recorded working language is Polish and English. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are big-beat (Eastern bloc) and rock music. Franciszek Walicki, Janusz Kondratowicz and Karol Wargin are recorded as an influence. Residence is recorded at Chicago and Szczytno.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Krzysztof Klenczon • Born — 14 January 1942 • Birthplace — Pułtusk, Poland • Died — 7 April 1981 • Place of death — Chicago, United States • Years Active — 1962–1981
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Krzysztof Klenczon was recorded at birth as Krzysztof Antoni Klenczon. The authorities additionally record the heading Christopher. His recorded languages were Polish and English. He was the child of Czesław Klenczon. He married Alicja Corona Klenczon. One child is recorded: Jackie Klenczon Long.
Identity
Identity
Krzysztof Klenczon is classed in the genre big-beat (Eastern bloc). Recorded with the occupation lead vocalist. Classed in the genre rock music. Recorded as pop singer, composer, musician, songwriter and lead vocalist. Formation and teaching. Klenczon studied at Gdańsk University of Technology and Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport. His recorded influences include Franciszek Walicki, Janusz Kondratowicz and Karol Wargin.
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1942
Krzysztof Klenczon was born on 14 January 1942.
1981
Krzysztof Klenczon died on 7 April 1981.
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- Chicago, Szczytno and Gdańsk.
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Pułtusk.
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Chicago.
Death place
Solo discography
• (1971) Krzysztof Klenczon i Trzy Korony • (1977) The Show Never Ends • (1978) Powiedz Stary Gdzieś Ty Był
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