Little Sonny Jones

Little Sonny Jones
Background information
Birth nameJohnny Jones
Born(1931-04-15)April 15, 1931
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
DiedDecember 17, 1989(1989-12-17) (aged 58)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
GenresNew Orleans blues[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years activeLate 1940s–1989
LabelsBlack Top

Johnny "Little Sonny" Jones (April 15, 1931 – December 17, 1989) was an American New Orleans blues singer and songwriter.[1] Over his lengthy career, he worked with various blues musicians, notably Fats Domino.

He is not to be confused with the blues musicians Little Sonny and Little Sonny Warner.

  1. ^ a b Dahl, Bill. "Little Sonny Jones: Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved October 24, 2011.