Gregory Lynn Blecha was born on November 2nd, 1964, in Pawnee City, Nebraska. His parents were Bob Blecha and the late Donna Svanda. Greg’s former wife, Yvonne Williams, remain very close. They have two daughters: Nicole Wilken and Natalie Judge and husband, Justin Judge.
Greg attended grade ad high school in Pawnee City Public Schools, graduating in 1983. At age 10, Greg got his first instrument: A trombone. It wasn’t a point if he would play in the band, but a point of what instrument he should. Around the age of 11, Greg made up his mind to play the tenor sax. However, after going to tell his band teacher the news, it was decided that he would play the trombone.
Greg played his first dance at age 13 on New Years Eve 1977, in Virginia, Nebraska. That was when he became a full-time member of Bob Blecha and the Bouncing Czechs.
While in high school, Greg at age 16 was selected to tour six countries for 30 days with students from every state. A 100-piece band from the USA.
Greg was awarded in high school the John Phillip Sousa Award, All-State Band and was inducted into the Milligan Hall of Fame.
Here is a list of bands Greg has played for:

• Bob Blecha and the Bouncing Czechs
• Richard Karpisek
• Vern Belik
• Jim Mastny
• Jim Bochnicek
• Brad Husak
• Addie Heil
• Dan Bruha
• Trey Blecha
• Math Sladky
• Moon Lighters
• Greg’s Goodtime Polka Band

In 1991, Greg formed Greg Blecha Trio, and then in the year 2000 he started Greg’s Goodtime Polka Band.
Greg has recorded 4 cassettes with the Bouncing Czechs, one with Rudy and Friends, two VCR videos with the Bouncing Czechs.
Greg shares his birthday with his dad, Bob, and he was born on Bob’s 27th birthday. They celebrate the 1st Sunday of November with a free dance every year.