Eddie Balchowsky

Eddie Balchowsky
Born
Edward Ross Balchowsky

(1916-02-16)February 16, 1916
Frankfort, Illinois
DiedNovember 27, 1989(1989-11-27) (aged 73)[1]
Chicago
Burial placeForest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)poet, artist, musician, composer
Known forveteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade
ChildrenElizabeth, Reana[1]
Military career
Allegiance Spanish Republic
 United States of America
Service International Brigades
United States Army
Years of service1937–1938
UnitAbraham Lincoln Brigade
Battles / warsSpanish Civil War

Edward Balchowsky (February 16, 1916 – November 27, 1989) was an American poet, artist, musician, composer who served in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War.[2] Although he lost a hand, in Spain, Balchowsky became an important figure in the Chicago Arts Scene. Four well-known singer-songwriters wrote songs inspired by Balchowsky, Jimmy Buffett, Loudon Wainwright, Utah Phillips and Dion Dimucci.[3]

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