Background
Sturr,, James William was born on September 25, 1952 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James William Senior and Margaret Lillian (Gallagher) Sturr.
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James William Sturr
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James William Sturr,, bandleader, recording industry executive, clarinetist, saxophonist, small business owner. Achievements include receiving more consecutive Grammy nominations then anyone in history of musical awards; honored with a Star of Fame in the walkway of Main Street in small hometown of Florida, New York. Also on display signs at each entrance of the small town, Hometown of Polka King Jimmy Sturr.
Education
Associate of Arts, Valley Forge Military Academy, 1964. Bachelor, University Scranton, 1966.
Career
President, business owner Starr Record Company, since 1969. President United Polka Artists. Owner Jimmy Sturr Travel Agency.
Achievements
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Achievements include receiving more consecutive Grammy nominations then anyone in history of musical awards. Honored with a Star of Fame in the walkway of Main Street in small hometown of Florida, New York. Also on display signs at each entrance of the small town, Hometown of Polka King Jimmy Sturr.
Membership
Anchorman Cerebral Palsy telethons, American Cancer Society telethons, active numerous others. Member Elks.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient 17 Grammy awards (including Best Polka Album), 5 Gold Album awards, (with orchestra) Commendation of Excellence, Broadcast Music Inc. (the only one ever awarded in the polka field). Named #1 Polka Band in the country, Man of Year, Valley Forge Military Academy. Inducted into Polka Hall of Fame.Recipient 17 Grammy awards (including Best Polka Album), 5 Gold Album awards, (with orchestra) Commendation of Excellence, Broadcast Music Inc. (the only one ever awarded in the polka field). Named #1 Polka Band in the country, Man of Year, Valley Forge Military Academy.
Inducted into Polka Hall of Fame.