Edward (Eddie) Balchowsky was an American poet, artist, musician, composer who served in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. 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. Interviews with Balchowsky were included in multiple films about Americans who had served in Spain.
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