Will Starr
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Born
27 April 1922
William Starrs
27 April 1922
Croy, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died6 March 1976 (aged 53)
Croy, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
GenresScottish country dance Music
OccupationMusician
Will Starr | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Starrs 27 April 1922 Croy, North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | 6 March 1976 (aged 53) Croy, North Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Genres | Scottish country dance Music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Accordion |
| Years active | 1940–1976 |
Will Starr (27 April 1922 – 6 March 1976) was a Scottish solo accordionist.
Will Starr was born William Starrs, the oldest son of a family of eight, in the mining village of Croy in Central Scotland.
At the age of two, Will attempted to play his first tune, "Poor Old Joe", on a melodeon belonging to his father, Joseph Starrs. His family recognised the musical potential in young William and encouraged him to continue playing the melodeon. Later he progressed from the melodeon to the chromatic button accordion which he played for the remainder of his life.
Will frequently played at local events and social functions accompanied by his sister Rosie, a singer.
