13 Facts About Andy Sturmer

Marvin Andrew Sturmer was born on March 11,1965 and is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer who co-founded the rock band Jellyfish in 1989.

Andy Sturmer was the group's lead vocalist, drummer, and primary songwriter.

Andy Sturmer attended Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California in the 1970s.

Andy Sturmer was one of the first kids in our town who took it seriously and had a goal.

Andy Sturmer wrote all of the lyrics, but composed the music with Manning.

Andy Sturmer had the rare distinction of not only being a drummer who regularly sang lead in a rock group, but one who played a stand-up drum set at the front of the stage instead of sitting on a throne at the rear of the band.

Andy Sturmer nearly released a solo album on Virgin Records before deciding against the proposal.

Andy Sturmer subsequently devoted his career to producing and writing for other artists.

Andy Sturmer was already a friend of main Puffy composer and producer Tamio Okuda and was credited as "godfather" of the band for giving the group their name.

Andy Sturmer worked with the Swedish pop band the Merrymakers, who tracked him down through the Internet.

Andy Sturmer ultimately played all the drums on their 1997 album Bubblegun and co-produced four tracks.

Originally suggested by the series' producer Sam Register, creator Glen Murakami was delighted when he learned Andy Sturmer would be writing and producing the track.

In 2004, Andy Sturmer became the consulting producer and theme song composer for the cartoon Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi.