Jacek Lech

Jacek Lech (born Leszek Zerhau on April 15, 1947 in Bielsko-Biała, d. March 25, 2007 in Katowice) was a popular Polish singer.

In 1966 he joined the group Czerwono-Czarni. The song "Bądź dziewczyną moich marzeń" ("Be the girl of my dreams") became an instant hit in Poland. In 1967 he received an award at the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole for the song "Pozwólcie śpiewać ptakom" ("Let the birds sing"). In 1972 he left Czerwono-Czarni.

In 1973 Lech was injured in a car accident and took a year off to recuperate. In 1974 he released his first solo album, "Bądź szczęśliwa".

In 2006 Lech was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. In February 2007 a special concert was organized to help cover the costs of his treatment. Lech also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Polish Ministry of Culture.

He died on March 25, 2007.

Discography

*1970 – "Bądź dziewczyną z moich marzeń"
*1974 – "Bądź szczęśliwa"
*1977 – "Latawce porwał wiatr"
*1998 – "Kolędy"