Sonny West | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Sonny West |
| Born | July 30, 1937 near Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 2022 (aged 85) Grove, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1956–1961, 2001–2022 |
| Labels | Nor-Va-Jak, Atlantic, Rollercoaster, Sleazy, Lance |
Joseph Sonny West (July 30, 1937 – September 8, 2022) was an American songwriter and musician, best known as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's biggest hits: "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On".