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American singer and songwriter (1937–2025)
Sonny Curtis (May 9, 1937 – September 19, 2025) was an American singer and songwriter. Known for his collaborations with Buddy Holly, he was a member of
Sonny_Curtis
Segment of a television series
The theme song, "Love Is All Around", was written and performed by Sonny Curtis. The sequence, which was filmed in March 1970, was created by Reza Badiyi
The Mary Tyler Moore Show opening sequence
The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show_opening_sequence
American rock and roll band (1957–2016)
been making demo recordings with local musician friends since 1954. Sonny Curtis, Jerry Allison, and Larry Welborn participated in these sessions. In
The_Crickets
American musician (1936–1959)
Holly played with other musicians he met in high school, including Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison. In 1952 Holly and Jack Neal participated as a duo
Buddy_Holly
British weightlifter
Sonny Curtis Webster (born 10 March 1994) is a British weightlifter. He placed 14th at the Weightlifting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 94 kg in the
Sonny_Webster
American television sitcom (1970–1977)
sequence No. 15 on a list of The 75 Best TV Title Sequences of All Time. Sonny Curtis wrote and performed the opening theme song, "Love Is All Around". The
The_Mary_Tyler_Moore_Show
1958 studio album by Buddy Holly
The Great Buddy Holly. 1999 Bonus tracks Buddy Holly* – vocal & guitar Sonny Curtis* – lead guitar Grady Martin* – rhythm guitar Doug Kirkham* – bass and
That'll_Be_the_Day_(album)
1960 single by the Crickets
"I Fought the Law" is a song written by Sonny Curtis of the Crickets and popularized by a cover by the Bobby Fuller Four, becoming a top-ten hit for the
I_Fought_the_Law
1968 studio album by Sonny Curtis
The 1st of Sonny Curtis is a country pop album by the Crickets guitarist and songwriter Sonny Curtis recorded for Viva Records. It is Curtis's first album
The_1st_of_Sonny_Curtis
2012 studio album by Aziz Ibrahim
sessions. Two covers exist, "I Fought the Law" (originally written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets in 1959) and 'My Sitar' which is an acoustic/military
Rusholme_Rock
1979 EP by the Clash
rocking "Groovy Times" and "Gates of the West". The Clash's cover of Sonny Curtis' "I Fought the Law" remained in the band's live set list for much of
The_Cost_of_Living_(EP)
1960 single by the Crickets
"More Than I Can Say" is a song written by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison, both former members of Buddy Holly's band the Crickets. They recorded it in
More_Than_I_Can_Say
1962 studio album by The Crickets
singer, songwriter, and guitarist Sonny Curtis was able to rejoin the group. The band now consisted of guitarist Curtis, singer Jerry Naylor, pianist Glen
Something Old, Something New, Something Blue, Somethin' Else
Something_Old,_Something_New,_Something_Blue,_Somethin'_Else
American pop and country singer (born 1943)
cover versions: "Gypsy Woman", a 1961 hit for the Impressions written by Curtis Mayfield, and "Lonely Teardrops", a 1959 hit for Jackie Wilson. Hyland recorded
Brian_Hyland
American bassist (1937–2018)
The Belknaps – Born to Win, 1979 John Conlee – Forever, 1979 Sonny Curtis – Sonny Curtis, 1979 Paul Evans – Hello This Is Paul Evans, 1979 Don Francisco
Joe_Osborn
1960 studio album by The Crickets
similar singing style. On guitar, Holly's close friend and former bandmate Sonny Curtis joined, who also became a primary songwriter for the band. After a disagreement
In_Style_with_the_Crickets
English musician (born 1943)
work on three albums with the Crickets who also at the time included Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison. One of these releases is titled A Long Way From Lubbock
Albert_Lee
American pop and entertainment duo
Sonny & Cher were an American pop and entertainment duo composed of husband-and-wife Sonny Bono and Cher. Rising to fame in the mid-1960s, the pair became
Sonny_&_Cher
Lead presenter at an event before an audience
musicians, including Carl Smith, Red Sovine, Goldie Hill, Gordon Terry, Sonny Curtis, and ""Mr. Frantic" Ronnie Self. The title "Master of Ceremonies" is
Master_of_ceremonies
1970 studio album by The Crickets
remaining members, guitarist Sonny Curtis and drummer Jerry Allison remained active in the music business. Billed as The Camps, Curtis recorded the novelty single
Rockin'_50's_Rock'n'Roll
Name list
American politician Sonny Curtis (1937–2025), American singer-songwriter Tackett Curtis, American football player Thomas Bradford Curtis (1911–1993), American
Curtis
1997 studio album by Nanci Griffith
the studio, with her band The Blue Moon Orchestra and Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis, and Joe B. Mauldin of The Crickets. Darius Rucker duets with Griffith
Blue_Roses_from_the_Moons
British singer (born 1948)
and "When I Need You". Sayer recorded cover versions of Bobby Vee's Sonny Curtis-Jerry Allison composition "More Than I Can Say" (his fourth UK No. 2
Leo_Sayer
1959 single by The Crickets
by The Crickets without Buddy Holly in a new recording. It featured Sonny Curtis with the Crickets, with the lead vocal by Earl Sinks. It was covered
Love's_Made_a_Fool_of_You
List of people with the same nickname
player from Hawaii Sonny Cunha (1879–1933), Hawaiian composer Sonny Curtis (1937–2025), American country and pop singer-songwriter Sonny Digital (born 1991)
Sonny
American record producer (1938–2015)
produced an album by singer-songwriter Sonny Curtis on the Viva label, The 1st of Sonny Curtis, which contains some of Curtis' most popular tunes, including "Walk
Snuff_Garrett
1974 studio album by Waylon Jennings
Doesn't Matter Anymore" (Paul Anka) – 2:56 "Lady in the Harbor" (Allison, Sonny Curtis, Doug Gilmore, Jennings) – 3:42 "Medley: Well All Right/It's So Easy/Maybe
This Time (Waylon Jennings album)
This_Time_(Waylon_Jennings_album)
American actor (1925–2010)
Tony Curtis (born Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American actor with a career that spanned six decades, achieving the height
Tony_Curtis
1966 studio album by the Bobby Fuller Four
four-letter word in place of the word "fun"). The song was written by Sonny Curtis and had been previously released on The Crickets first album without
I_Fought_the_Law_(album)
American guitarist (1937–2004)
life. In 1978, he reunited with Allison, Mauldin, and new lead singer Sonny Curtis for a one-night performance at a Buddy Holly Festival. Over the years
Niki_Sullivan
1961 single by The Everly Brothers
"Walk Right Back" is a 1961 song by Sonny Curtis that was recorded by The Everly Brothers, and went to No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and No
Walk_Right_Back
Kinman / Tony Kinman 1985Spring 1985 Born Yesterday 3:16 And I'll Go Sonny Curtis 19651117November 17, 1965 Heartaches and Harmonies (track 37) 2:17 Other
List of songs recorded by the Everly Brothers
List_of_songs_recorded_by_the_Everly_Brothers
American singer-songwriter (born 1986)
Buddy Holly and The Crickets and was good friends with Holly's bandmate Sonny Curtis, who later fronted The Crickets. Cauthen got his start playing in an
Paul_Cauthen
American jazz saxophonist and composer
play with Art Blakey in 1954, and in 1957 recorded with Curtis Fuller on three albums. Sonny Red first came on the greater jazz scene in the late 1950s
Sonny_Red
1966 studio album by The Everly Brothers
their classic style of singing, they recorded the Sonny Curtis-written "I Used To Love You". Curtis, former member of The Crickets, had previously written
In_Our_Image
1957 single by the Crickets
Holly, along with his older brother Larry as well as Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis, went to see the film The Searchers, starring John Wayne, in which Wayne
That'll_Be_the_Day
American songwriter ("Jesus, Take the Wheel", "I Hold On") September 19 – Sonny Curtis, 88, American musician and songwriter ("Walk Right Back", I'm No Stranger
2025_in_country_music
1962 studio album by Bobby Vee and the Crickets
October 23, 2024. "Podcast Encore Special: Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison: Michael Shelley's show". "Sonny Curtis Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Hyatt
Bobby_Vee_Meets_the_Crickets
American rock musician (1942–1966)
on March 12–19, 1966. The song was originally written and recorded by Sonny Curtis, who became a member of Buddy Holly's former group the Crickets after
Bobby_Fuller
1959 song by The Crickets
"When You Ask About Love" is a song written by Jerry Allison and Sonny Curtis and recorded by the Crickets in 1959. It was a hit in Britain, reaching number
When_You_Ask_About_Love
American jazz pianist (1931–1963)
Conrad Yeatis "Sonny" Clark (July 21, 1931 – January 13, 1963) was an American jazz pianist and composer who mainly worked in the hard bop idiom. Clark
Sonny_Clark
1963 studio album by The Everly Brothers
Sing" (Jerry Allison, Sonny Curtis) – 2:15 Don Everly – guitar, vocals Phil Everly – guitar, vocals Glen Campbell – guitar Sonny Curtis – guitar Billy Strange
The Everly Brothers Sing Great Country Hits
The_Everly_Brothers_Sing_Great_Country_Hits
Record label
included Jerry Fuller, Jimmy Griffin and Mike Gordon, Jimmy Duncan, Sonny Curtis, Mark Charron, Christopher Quinn, Michael Lawrence and Paul Byrne. The
Viva_Records_(U.S.)
1977 American TV series or program
Ned Beatty Olivia Cole Leonard Barr Thomas Carter Theme music composer Sonny Curtis Opening theme Where Was I Country of origin United States Original language
Szysznyk
1968 single by Bobby Goldsboro
recorded by Sonny Curtis. It was a top 40 hit for Bobby Goldsboro later that year. Curtis' version is a track from his album, The Sonny Curtis Style. It
The_Straight_Life
1957 studio album by Sonny Clark
[Alternate Take] – 5:15 (CD bonus track) Sonny Clark – piano Art Farmer – trumpet (except "Love Walked In") Curtis Fuller – trombone (except "Love Walked
Dial_"S"_for_Sonny
2013 box set by The Clash
"Pressure Drop" (Toots Hibbert) Joe Strummer 3:25 15. "I Fought The Law" (Sonny Curtis) Joe Strummer 2:43 16. "Groovy Times" Joe Strummer 3:26 17. "Gates of
Sound_System_(album)
1972 studio album by Anne Murray
"Falling Into Rhyme" (Maribeth Solomon) – 3:02 "I Like Your Music" (Sonny Curtis) – 2:35 "Everything Has Got to Be Free" (Bodie Chandler) – 2:39 "Drown
Annie_(Anne_Murray_album)
American rock and roll musician and songwriter (1940–2015)
Mauldin played on and off as an original Cricket with J.I. Allison, Sonny Curtis, Glen D. Hardin, and occasionally Niki Sullivan. After several years
Joe_B._Mauldin
1985 studio album by John Schneider
Larry Byrom – electric guitar John Catchings – cello Ralph Childs – tuba Sonny Curtis – acoustic guitar on "Old Rainbow Jukebox and You" Thom Flora – background
A_Memory_Like_You
1998 studio album by Nanci Griffith
5:34 "You Were on My Mind" (Sylvia Fricker) 2:46 "Walk Right Back" (Sonny Curtis) 2:33 "Canadian Whiskey" (Tom Russell) 2:59 "Desperados Waiting for a
Other Voices, Too (A Trip Back to Bountiful)
Other_Voices,_Too_(A_Trip_Back_to_Bountiful)
1973 Canadian film
interviews with country singers Billy Joe Shaver, Duane Eddy, Tex Ritter, Sonny Curtis, Red Steagall, and others. It was filmed in Los Angeles and Nashville
Sing_a_Country_Song
American country musician (1931–2013)
talented musicians, including Dan Schafer, Hank Singer, Brittany Allyn, Sonny Curtis, Kent Goodson, Bobby Birkhead, and Steve Hinson. In the 1980s and 1990s
George_Jones
American sitcom (1990–1994)
Jacob Parker Narrated by Ossie Davis Opening theme Instrumental theme by Sonny Curtis (1990–92) Theme with lyrics by Bobby Goldsboro (1992–94) Country of origin
Evening_Shade
1990 studio album by Oysterband
recordings and covers of contemporary songs including "I Fought the Law" by Sonny Curtis and "Gonna Do What I Have to Do" by Phil Ochs. "Jail Song Two" (Ian Telfer/John
Little_Rock_to_Leipzig
1989 single by Keith Whitley
covered the song on Whitley's 1995 tribute album. It was written by Sonny Curtis and Ron Hellard. The song won Single of the Year at the Country Music
I'm_No_Stranger_to_the_Rain
Reminiscing 1963 "Rock Around with Ollie Vee" Buddy Holly & The Three Tunes Sonny Curtis That'll Be the Day 1957 Showcase "Rock Me My Baby" The Crickets Shorty
List of songs recorded by Buddy Holly
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Buddy_Holly
American variety show
many guests who appeared on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour were Carol Burnett, George Burns, Glen Campbell, Tony Curtis, Bobby Darin, Phyllis Diller, Merv
The_Sonny_&_Cher_Comedy_Hour
1963 single by Andy Williams
"A Fool Never Learns" is a song written by Sonny Curtis and performed by Andy Williams. The song reached #4 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, #13 on
A_Fool_Never_Learns
2006 Canadian film
Fought the Law" covered by The Big Dirty Band (original composition by Sonny Curtis and The Crickets) "38 Years Old" by The Tragically Hip "The Spirit of
Trailer_Park_Boys:_The_Movie
1994 single by Weezer
Coincidentally, the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show was written by Sonny Curtis, who played with Buddy Holly in Texas and later performed as one of The
Buddy_Holly_(song)
1961 studio album by The Shadows
Heyman) "Nivram" (Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin, Jet Harris) "Baby My Heart" (Sonny Curtis) – (Vocal: Hank Marvin) "See You in My Drums" (Tony Meehan) – Drum solo
The_Shadows_(album)
Canadian supergroup
under an overpass where the band is playing a cover version of the 1959 Sonny Curtis and The Crickets' song "I Fought the Law"; Bubbles comes to the camera
Big_Dirty_Band
1959 greatest hits album by The Everly Brothers
guitar Ray Edenton – guitar Lloyd Trotman – bass Henry Rowland – piano Sonny Curtis – guitar Barry Galbraith – guitar Hank Garland – guitar Marvin Hughes
The_Everly_Brothers'_Best
1987 compilation album by Dead Kennedys
version) Dead Kennedys "Holiday in Cambodia" 3:46 9. "I Fought the Law" Sonny Curtis, new lyrics: Biafra Play New Rose for Me – Rose 100 2:21 10. "Saturday
Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death
Give_Me_Convenience_or_Give_Me_Death
1964 studio album by Rick Nelson
"I'm Talking About You," and a nice tune from the pen of ex-Cricket Sonny Curtis ("Don't Breathe a Word"), were mild highlights'. Both Record Mirror and
Spotlight_on_Rick
2010 greatest hits album by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Laguna Pure and Simple, 1994 3:27 9. "Love Is All Around" (Sonny Curtis cover) Sonny Curtis Great Hits, 1997 1:00 10. "Androgynous" (The Replacements cover)
Greatest Hits (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts album)
Greatest_Hits_(Joan_Jett_and_the_Blackhearts_album)
Paddy Carolan, 96, Irish Gaelic footballer (CLG Cúchulainn, Cavan). Sonny Curtis, 88, American Hall of Fame musician (The Crickets) and songwriter ("I
Deaths_in_September_2025
1993 Australian film
Wild" (by INXS) Mars Bonfire 3:52 2. "I Fought the Law" (by The Dukes) Sonny Curtis 2:57 3. "Wild Thing" (by Divinyls) Chip Taylor 4:15 4. "Awabakelly" (by
Reckless_Kelly
1970 studio album by Eric Clapton
vocals Bonnie Bramlett – backing vocals Rita Coolidge – backing vocals Sonny Curtis – backing vocals Producer and arranged by Delaney Bramlett Engineer –
Eric_Clapton_(album)
Eve Arden Show – Wilbur Hatch Evening Shade – Instrumental theme by Sonny Curtis (1990–1992); Theme with lyrics by Bobby Goldsboro (1992–1994), performed
List of television theme music
List_of_television_theme_music
1965 studio album by The Everly Brothers
Everly – vocals guitar James Burton – guitar Glen Campbell – guitar Sonny Curtis – guitar Larry Knechtel – bass Jim Gordon – drums Leon Russell – piano
Beat_&_Soul
1998 studio album by Fatboy Slim
written and performed by David Bowie, "I Fought the Law", written by Sonny Curtis and performed by the Bobby Fuller Four, "Who You Wit II", written and
You've_Come_a_Long_Way,_Baby
1960s American rock band
Kingsmen, Lynn Easton and Mike Mitchell, were joined by Gary Abbott, Barry Curtis and Norm Sundholm to record their first album and tour as the official band
The_Kingsmen
American musician (1929–2020)
had various members over time, including performers such as guitarist Sonny Curtis and fiddler Benjamin "Tex" Logan. In the late 1940s, Hancock hired Charlene
Tommy_Hancock
Mayor of San Francisco from 1976 to 1978
Their murders were also the subject of the Dead Kennedys' version of the Sonny Curtis song "I Fought the Law". Moscone's son Jonathan, aged 14 at the time
George_Moscone
Survivors". People. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025. "Sonny Curtis, Member of Buddy Holly's Crickets & 'I Fought the Law' Writer, Dies"
List of 2025 deaths in popular music
List_of_2025_deaths_in_popular_music
American rock musician (1939–2022)
Mauldin, who was in the Crickets with Holly, and guitarist/vocalist Sonny Curtis, who played with Holly before the Crickets were formed in 1957 and joined
Jerry_Allison
1976 studio album by J. J. Cale
2010. All songs written by J. J. Cale, except "I'm a Gypsy Man", by Sonny Curtis. "Hey Baby" – 3:11 "Travelin' Light" – 2:50 "You Got Something" – 4:00
Troubadour_(J._J._Cale_album)
Beatles single from 1963
and Johnny, Count Basie and His Orchestra, Mary Wells, Keely Smith, Sonny Curtis, Bobby Vee, The Johnny Mann Singers, The Ray Charles Singers, Sharon
Do_You_Want_to_Know_a_Secret
1965 studio album by Rick Nelson
No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Love and Kisses" Sonny Curtis 1:46 2. "I Catch Myself Crying" Roger Miller 1:59 3. "Love Is Where You Find It" Joey Cooper
Love and Kisses (Rick Nelson album)
Love_and_Kisses_(Rick_Nelson_album)
1999 studio album by Mike Ness
The Jukebox Keep On Playing" (Carl Perkins) – 3:12 "I Fought the Law" (Sonny Curtis) – 2:49 "Big Iron" (Marty Robbins) – 4:32 "One More Time" (Harlan Howard)
Under_the_Influences
1985 studio album by Keith Whitley
rhythm guitars Bobby Thompson – rhythm guitars Chip Young – rhythm guitars Sonny Garrish – steel guitar, fretless dobro David Hungate – bass guitar Larry
L.A._to_Miami
1999 studio album by Nanci Griffith
"Love at The Five and Dime", and the album also has contributions from Sonny Curtis and Glen Hardin, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Griffith's own band, The Blue
The_Dust_Bowl_Symphony
Australian rock band
Police, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, New Kids on the Block, Richard Berry, Sonny Curtis and The Crickets, JJ Cale, Harry Nilsson, Bill Scott, Ryan Adams and
The_Basics
1972 single by Eric Clapton
vocals Bonnie Bramlett – backing vocals Rita Coolidge – backing vocals Sonny Curtis – backing vocals Greenwald, Matthew. "Let It Rain – Eric Clapton | Listen
Let It Rain (Eric Clapton song)
Let_It_Rain_(Eric_Clapton_song)
1977 studio album by The Clash
Strummer 1:59 6. "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" Strummer 3:59 7. "London's Burning" Strummer 2:12 8. "I Fought the Law" Sonny Curtis Strummer 2:41
The_Clash_(album)
American boxer (c. 1930–1970)
Charles L. "Sonny" Liston (c. 1930 – December 30, 1970), nicknamed "the Big Bear", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1953 until his
Sonny_Liston
2005 concert film
"Maybe Baby" (Holly, Petty) "I Fought the Law" (Sonny Curtis) "Oh Boy" (Petty, Bill Tilghman, Sonny West) "That'll Be the Day" (Allison, Holly) Tracks
The_Strat_Pack
1964 studio album by The Crickets
bassist Joe B. Mauldin ceased performing, while drummer J.I. Allison and Sonny Curtis continued as working in the music industry as session musicians, before
California Sun / She Loves You
California_Sun_/_She_Loves_You
1967 studio album by Waylon Jennings
"I Tremble for You" Johnny Cash, Lew DeWitt 2:16 6. "Destiny's Child" Sonny Curtis 2:06 7. "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" Mel Tillis 2:13 8. "The
Love of the Common People (Waylon Jennings album)
Love_of_the_Common_People_(Waylon_Jennings_album)
Lost Planet Airmen Creedence Clearwater Revival Crash Craddock Mac Curtis Sonny Curtis The Chop Tops Cigar Store Indians Ronnie Dawson Jesse Dayton Mike
List_of_rockabilly_musicians
Diane Martel, 63, American music video director and choreographer 19 Sonny Curtis, 88, American rock and roll singer-songwriter and guitarist (The Crickets)
2025_in_music
Irish guitarist (1948–1995)
Stratocaster. The event also featured Frankie Miller, Sherman Robertson, and Sonny Curtis, with proceeds benefitting the charity Relate. On 18 November 1993, Gallagher
Rory_Gallagher
1981 studio album by Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter
Ralph Mooney Barney Robertson Gordon Payne Jessi Colter Waylon Jennings Sonny Curtis Jerry Bridges Bucky Wilkin Ken Buttrey Norbert Putnam Pete Wade Carter
Leather_and_Lace
American jazz trombonist (1932–2021)
Curtis DuBois Fuller (December 15, 1932 – May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributed
Curtis_Fuller
1978 studio album by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge
Dog" Morrison, Billy Swan) – 3:08 "I Fought the Law" (Sonny Curtis) – 2:27 "Number One" (Sonny Curtis, Billy Swan) – 2:35 "You're Gonna Love Yourself (In
Natural_Act
American singer-songwriter (1933–1999)
life. The title song of the album, Gypsy Man, written by Sonny Curtis and featuring Curtis' acoustic guitar work, received airplay on country music radio
Buddy_Knox
American piano player and arranger (b. 1939)
1959, they continued to perform and record with guitarist/songwriter Sonny Curtis. During this period Hardin was made an honorary member of the Crickets
Glen_Hardin
1972 greatest hits album by Eric Clapton
Bobby Keys – saxophone Jim Price – trumpet J. I. Allison, Rita Coolidge, Sonny Curtis – vocals Delaney Bramlett – vocals, rhythm guitar Bonnie Bramlett – vocals
Eric_Clapton_at_His_Best
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