John Kezdy - Revision history

Patrick at 19:18, 25 September 2024

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	[[Image:JohnKezdy.webp\|right\|thumb\|200px\|John Kezdy]]		[[Image:JohnKezdy.webp\|right\|thumb\|200px\|John Kezdy]]
	'''John Kezdy''' was the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest ~~name~~ in the Chicago punk scene. ~~Since the start of The Effigies in [[1980]] to the modern day, Kezdy has been a vital part of Chicago music.~~		'''John Kezdy''' was the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest names in the Chicago punk scene.

	John passed away on August 26, 2023 from injuries he sustained after the bicycle he was riding collided with an Amazon delivery truck that was illegally parked in a bicycle lane.		John passed away on August 26, 2023 from injuries he sustained after the bicycle he was riding collided with an Amazon delivery truck that was illegally parked in a bicycle lane.
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	== Bio ==		== Bio ==

	* Grew up in Evanston		* Grew up in Evanston in the same neighborhood as Effigies drummer [[Steve Economou]].
	* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]		* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]].
	* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago		* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago.
	* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in [[1978]]		* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in [[1978]].
	* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's and earned his undergraduate degree		* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's and earned his undergraduate degree.
	* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]])		* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]]).
	* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]		* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]] with the help of [[Jon Babbin]], who had been his friend since the second grade.
	* Worked as an Illinois state prosecutor		* Worked as an Illinois state prosecutor.
	* Had two children		* Was an avid cycler. According to his bandmates, he regularly cycled from Highland Park, where he lived, to Evanston and back.
			* Had two children.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
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	* [https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/27/john-kezdy-64-singer-of-the-effigies-died-after-bike-crash-with-amazon-van-illegally-stopped-in-bike-lane Article on Kedzy's accident and death]		* [https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/27/john-kezdy-64-singer-of-the-effigies-died-after-bike-crash-with-amazon-van-illegally-stopped-in-bike-lane Article on Kedzy's accident and death]
	* [https://www.mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/inbetweenradiostations-171-john-kezdy-11123/ Lumpen Radio interview with John]		* [https://www.mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/inbetweenradiostations-171-john-kezdy-11123/ Lumpen Radio interview with John]
			* [https://rettman.substack.com/p/rip-john-kezdy-interview-from-2006?fbclid=IwY2xjawFhP-9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS4V_YLv5lQQoxd8EfCPx8UufF33-yjBnWcpwpFL9-djwuvjYHXLfUF5YQ_aem_bpKjruySDUii3RLsWvtbGA 2006 Interview with Tony Rettman]

	[[Category:Effigies]]		[[Category:Effigies]]

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			[[Image:JohnKezdy.webp\|right\|thumb\|200px\|John Kezdy]]
	'''John Kezdy''' was the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest name in the Chicago punk scene. Since the start of The Effigies in [[1980]] to the modern day, Kezdy has been a vital part of Chicago music.		'''John Kezdy''' was the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest name in the Chicago punk scene. Since the start of The Effigies in [[1980]] to the modern day, Kezdy has been a vital part of Chicago music.

Gantry at 16:11, 28 August 2023

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	* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies home page]		* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies home page]
	* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9401E4D71430F93BA3575BC0A96F958260 John Kezdy's wedding announcement in the New York Times]		* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9401E4D71430F93BA3575BC0A96F958260 John Kezdy's wedding announcement in the New York Times]
			* [https://chi.streetsblog.org/2023/08/27/john-kezdy-64-singer-of-the-effigies-died-after-bike-crash-with-amazon-van-illegally-stopped-in-bike-lane Article on Kedzy's accident and death]
			* [https://www.mixcloud.com/lumpenradio/inbetweenradiostations-171-john-kezdy-11123/ Lumpen Radio interview with John]

	[[Category:Effigies]]		[[Category:Effigies]]

Patrick: R.I.P. John

2023-08-28T15:38:12Z

R.I.P. John

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	'''John Kezdy''' is the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest name in the Chicago punk scene. Since the start of The Effigies in [[1980]] to the modern day, Kezdy has been a vital part of Chicago music.		'''John Kezdy''' was the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest name in the Chicago punk scene. Since the start of The Effigies in [[1980]] to the modern day, Kezdy has been a vital part of Chicago music.

			John passed away on August 26, 2023 from injuries he sustained after the bicycle he was riding collided with an Amazon delivery truck that was illegally parked in a bicycle lane.

	== Bio ==		== Bio ==
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	* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]])		* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]])
	* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]		* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]
	* ~~Currently works~~ as an Illinois state prosecutor		* Worked as an Illinois state prosecutor
	* ~~Has~~ two children		* Had two children

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
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	[[Category:Band Members]]		[[Category:Band Members]]
	[[Category:Singers]]		[[Category:Singers]]
			[[Category:R.I.P.]]

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Bio

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	* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]		* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]
	* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago		* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago
	* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in 1978		* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in [[1978]]
	* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's and earned his undergraduate degree		* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's and earned his undergraduate degree
	* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]])		* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]])

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	* Grew up in Evanston		* Grew up in Evanston
			* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]
	* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago		* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago
	* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in 1978		* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in 1978
	* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's		* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's and earned his undergraduate degree
			* Earned his law degree from DePaul (following in the footsteps of [[Santiago Durango]])
	* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]		* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]
	* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]
	* Currently works as an Illinois state prosecutor		* Currently works as an Illinois state prosecutor
	* Has two children		* Has two children

67.164.39.111 at 06:45, 18 January 2007

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	== Bio ==		== Bio ==

			* Grew up in Evanston
			* His father Ferenc J. Kezdy was a professor at the University of Chicago
			* Attended the University of Wisconsin, but dropped out in 1978
			* Subsequently re-enrolled at Northwestern in the late '80's
	* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]		* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]
	* Lead singer of one of the biggest bands in Chicago punk history
	* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]		* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]
	* Currently works as an Illinois state prosecutor		* Currently works as an Illinois state prosecutor

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External Links

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	* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies home page]		* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies home page]
			* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9401E4D71430F93BA3575BC0A96F958260 John Kezdy's wedding announcement in the New York Times]

	[[Category:Effigies]]		[[Category:Effigies]]
	[[Category:Band Members]]		[[Category:Band Members]]
	[[Category:Singers]]		[[Category:Singers]]

Gantry: Initial

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New page

'''John Kezdy''' is the lead singer of [[The Effigies]] and one of the biggest name in the Chicago punk scene. Since the start of The Effigies in [[1980]] to the modern day, Kezdy has been a vital part of Chicago music.

== Bio ==

* Formed his own band label, [[Ruthless Records]], in [[1982]]
* Lead singer of one of the biggest bands in Chicago punk history
* Brother of [[Naked Raygun]] and [[Pegboy]]'s [[Pierre Kezdy]]
* Currently works as an Illinois state prosecutor
* Has two children

== External Links ==

* [http://www.effigies.com/ The Effigies home page]

[[Category:Effigies]]
[[Category:Band Members]]
[[Category:Singers]]