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Jim Curry Biography Born into a military family in Newport Rhode Island, Jim is the fifth born of nine children. His family moved from Newport to Texas, then to New Orleans, then to California, where he learned to play the guitar, and sing. It was at a Boy Scout pot luck dinner with a banjo, singing Sunshine On My Shoulders, that Jim was first noticed by Anne. Jim & Anne dated for three short months and in the summer before his twelfth grade in high school his father retired from the Navy and again they moved back to Texas. Annie's Song was at the top of the charts but their hearts were broken by the separation. It was in the small town of Dickinson, Texas that Jim found the music and the friends that would ease the pain of lost love. He was asked to write a song and perform it for that year's school play "The Time of Your Life" by William Saroyan. The students voted it to be the class song for 1975. The Rotary Club awarded Jim with a full two-year music scholarship. While in college Jim performed light opera roles in Hansel & Gretel, Mid Summer Nights Dream, and was the Lead in Bastein & Basteina. While Jim enjoyed music he also was a talented artist and studied commercial art and drafting. After two years of college and one year of working as a designer for an outdoor advertising firm in Houston, Jim went back to California to find Anne and see if she still loved him. On October 20, 1979, Anne & Jim were married. Their Honeymoon was a road trip to Aspen. Following his art career Jim began his own business painting signs. Anne joined him and helped to build a business. Over fourteen years Jim & Anne had built the little sign company up to twenty employees manufacturing neon signs and storefront signs. They also began their family. Brian was born in 1987, and Matthew was born in 1994. Music had faded into the background and business had taken it's toll on their life. Work was all there was. Anne wanted out, and the economy was poor. Jim was offered a management position at a custom exhibit company. He took the job and over the next 8 years the music gradually came back into their lives. On Jim and Anne's 20th anniversary they went back to Aspen Colorado and celebrated with other John Denver fans, singing once again. Jim then landed the part of singing the voice of John Denver for the CBS Made for TV Movie "Take Me Home, The John Denver Story". Although, only a small part of the movie required Jim's voice, it was the break that would give Jim the recognition as a serious singer and allow him to step closer to his dream of being a full time musician. In 2002 Jim left the exhibit company to pursue his music full time. Since then Jim has surpassed all expectations of his career goals. Performing often in Las Vegas and is a popular hit in California concert venues. Jim Curry is in good company performing in season concert series venues, lined up with greats like: Herman's Hermits, Davey Jones, Chubby Checkers, and many more! His skills as a performer delight everyone; even the seasoned pros say he is fresh and honest. Jim Curry is sure to leave you smiling and in love with this music all over again. Which brings him to you today, along with talented musician friends, to share with you some of the greatest songs of our time and, just maybe, some destined to become great... Check out the artist's website: http://www.jimcurrymusic.com Track List: 1. Leaving on a Jet Plane 2. Rocky Mountain High 3. Annie's Song 4. Druthers 5. Hugs in the Kitchen 6. Old Love 7. Country Roads 8. Amazon Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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