Jimmy Sturr Jr., known professionally as Jimmy Sturr, was born on September 25,
1941, in Warwick, New York, United States, and is a prominent polka musician,
trumpeter, clarinetist, saxophonist, and leader of Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra.
The band gained significant recognition for their collaborations with notable
musicians such as Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Arlo Guthrie, Boots Randolph, Mel
Tillis, and Charlie Daniels. Their breakthrough moment included being the only
polka group (and the only group with brass instruments) to appear on the Grand
Ole Opry. Sturr's orchestra has r...