Sonny Curtis

Sonny Curtis
Born (1937-05-09) May 9, 1937 (age 87)
OriginMeadow, Texas, United States
GenresRock and roll, country, pop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1955–present

Sonny Curtis (born May 9, 1937)[1] is an American singer and songwriter. Known for his collaborations with Buddy Holly, he was a member of the Crickets and continued with the band after Holly's death. Curtis's best known compositions include "Walk Right Back", a major hit in 1961 for the Everly Brothers; "I Fought the Law", notably covered by the Bobby Fuller Four and the Clash; and "Love is All Around," the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.