Sonny Curtis
Sonny Curtis | |
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| Born | May 9, 1937 |
| Origin | Meadow, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Rock and roll, country, pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1955–present |
Sonny Curtis (born May 9, 1937) 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.