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4 unusual facts about Ryszard Riedel


Ryszard Riedel

Ryszard Henryk Riedel (September 7, 1956 in Chorzów - July 30, 1994 in Chorzów) – was the original lead singer of blues-rock band Dżem (Polish for 'jam').

In 2005 Riedel's life story was turned into the Polish movie Destined for Blues (Skazany na bluesa).

Ryszard Henryk Riedel was born on 7 September 1956 in Chorzów.

Riedel's legacy is remembered by an annual festival in Tychy till 2008, since 2009 in Chorzów.



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