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Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (/ˈboʊnoʊ/; February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was an American recording artist and producer, who came to fame in partnership with his second wife Cher, as the popular singing duo Sonny & Cher. He was also mayor of Palm Springs, California, from 1988 to 1992, and congressman for California's 44th district from 1995 until his death in 1998.
The United States Federal Copyright Term Extension Act, which extended the term of copyright by twenty years, is now commonly known as the Sonny Bono Act.
Bono was born in Detroit, to Santo Bono (born in Montelepre, Palermo, Italy) and Zena "Jean" (née La Valle). His mother gave him the nickname "Sonny", which lasted his lifetime. Sonny was the youngest of three siblings; he had two older sisters, Fran and Betty. The family moved to Inglewood, California when he was seven. He attended Inglewood High School, but did not graduate.
Bono began his music career working at Specialty Records where his song "Things You Do to Me" was recorded by Sam Cooke, and went on to work for the record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s as a promotion man, percussionist and "gofer". One of his earliest songwriting efforts was "Needles and Pins" which he co-wrote with Jack Nitzsche, another member of Spector's production team. Later in the same decade, he achieved commercial success, along with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Bono wrote, arranged, and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On", although Cher received more attention as a performer. He also played a major part in Cher's early solo career with recordings such as "Bang Bang" and "You Better Sit Down Kids".
From Jan. 6, 1998 here is part of an NBC "Dateline" show with Stone Philips, on the life and tragic death of entertainer and politician Sonny Bono, who had passed away on Jan. 5th.
Salvatore Phillip „Sonny" Bono (* 16. Februar 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; † 5. Januar 1998 in South Lake Tahoe, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Schauspieler und Politiker. Bono begann seine musikalische Karriere Ende der 1950er Jahre, als er sich als Songwriter, Produzent und A&R-Manager; bei Specialty Records um deren aktuellen Star Larry Williams kümmerte. Zu Beginn der 1960er arbeitete er dann mit dem Produzenten Phil Spector zusammen. Kommerziell erfolgreich wurde er ab 1965 mit seiner damaligen Ehefrau Cher als Duo Sonny and Cher. Bono schrieb, arrangierte und produzierte eine Reihe von Hits, darunter I Got You, Babe und The Beat Goes On. Sonny and Cher hatten zwischen 1971 und 1974 ihre eigene, populäre Fernsehshow, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Die beiden haben ein a...
Sonny Bono became a congressman and learned something he shouldn't have and he was killed by thugs to silence him.
Following a ski accident just four days ago when rock and roll legend Sonny Bono smashed into a tree at the Heavenly Ski Resort on South Lake Tahoe, MSNBC brings to you the sorrowful coverage of his last rites. This features the full funeral mass at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Palm Springs, including eulogies by Cher, California Governor Pete Wilson, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and political mentor Bruce Herschensohn. Plus, the burial at Desert Memorial Park, additional statements, public opinion and reactions.
This video details the death of singer/politician Sonny Bono!
This great song by "Sonny & Cher" was released in 1965 and made number 1 here in the UK charts and also number 1 on the U.S hot 100 billboard charts.
A great old classic... I Got You Babe Sonny and Cher Top of the Pops 1965
Get Cher's new DVD 'CLOSER TO THE TRUTH: THE WHOLE STORY', a 2-disc set celebrating her 50th anniversary as an entertainer, on http://msjukebox.com/cher Cher and Chaz Bono performing "All I Really Want to Do" live on The Cher Show (1975).
This video details the death of singer/politician Sonny Bono!
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Sonny & Cher proved one of the magical musical combinations of the mid '60s and one of the better rock-influenced MOR acts of the early '70s, their wisecracking repartee providing counterpoint to a series of adoring hit duets. Salvatore "Sonny" Bono (b. Feb. 16, 1935) started out at Los Angeles-based Specialty Records as a songwriter in the late '50s, responsible for "Koko Joe" by Don and Dewey and "She Said Yeah" for Larry Williams, which was later covered by the Rolling Stones and the Righteous Brothers. Bono became a protégé of Phil Spector, managing to write a handful of successful songs, most notably "Needles and Pins" in collaboration with his protégé Jack Nitzsche, which became a success for Jackie DeShannon and a huge international hit for the Searchers. In 1964, while working sess...
Salvatore Phillip „Sonny" Bono (* 16. Februar 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; † 5. Januar 1998 in South Lake Tahoe, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Schauspieler und Politiker. Bono begann seine musikalische Karriere Ende der 1950er Jahre, als er sich als Songwriter, Produzent und A&R-Manager; bei Specialty Records um deren aktuellen Star Larry Williams kümmerte. Zu Beginn der 1960er arbeitete er dann mit dem Produzenten Phil Spector zusammen. Kommerziell erfolgreich wurde er ab 1965 mit seiner damaligen Ehefrau Cher als Duo Sonny and Cher. Bono schrieb, arrangierte und produzierte eine Reihe von Hits, darunter I Got You, Babe und The Beat Goes On. Sonny and Cher hatten zwischen 1971 und 1974 ihre eigene, populäre Fernsehshow, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Die beiden haben ein a...
Following a ski accident just four days ago when rock and roll legend Sonny Bono smashed into a tree at the Heavenly Ski Resort on South Lake Tahoe, MSNBC brings to you the sorrowful coverage of his last rites. This features the full funeral mass at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Palm Springs, including eulogies by Cher, California Governor Pete Wilson, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and political mentor Bruce Herschensohn. Plus, the burial at Desert Memorial Park, additional statements, public opinion and reactions.
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Bono began his music career working at Specialty Records where his song "Things You Do to Me" was recorded by Sam Cooke, and went on to work for the record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s as a promotion man, percussionist and "gofer". One of his earliest songwriting efforts was "Needles and Pins" which he co-wrote with Jack Nitzsche, another member of Spector's production team. Later in the same decade, he achieved commercial success, along with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Bono wrote, arranged, and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On", although Cher received more attention as a performer. He also played a major part in Cher's early solo career with recordings such as "Bang Bang" and "You Bette...
This special on Sonny Bono [1935-1998] aired in 1998.
Sonny Bono's speech after being elected to Congress in January 1995. Recorded off C-Span.
1968 anti-marijuana educational film narrated by Sonny Bono. An angry group of teens is arrested for smoking weed. They protest as arrested. Each of their reasons for marijuana legalization is debunked by Sonny Bono. The film purports to be an anti drug message that isn't from "the establishment." Sonny reminds all the hip crowd they will one day join the establishment too. The film has some really bizarre scenes and psychedelic moments. There are some great lines that are really memorable. Marijuana was purchased by the Department of the Navy and is in the public domain. It is available through the U.S. National Archives archives.gov.
A very entertaining late 90's made for TV dramatisation of the life and times of Sonny and Cher back in their day. Enjoy!!
Box O Thrills Viewer Mail
Following a ski accident just four days ago when rock and roll legend Sonny Bono smashed into a tree at the Heavenly Ski Resort on South Lake Tahoe, MSNBC brings to you the sorrowful coverage of his last rites. This features the full funeral mass at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Palm Springs, including eulogies by Cher, California Governor Pete Wilson, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and political mentor Bruce Herschensohn. Plus, the burial at Desert Memorial Park, additional statements, public opinion and reactions.
From Jan. 6, 1998 here is part of an NBC "Dateline" show with Stone Philips, on the life and tragic death of entertainer and politician Sonny Bono, who had passed away on Jan. 5th.
Natural Sound Pop star Cher is returning to the United States following the death of her former husband Sonny Bono. The singer, who was due to open the Harrods sale in London, looked tearful as she arrived at Heathrow Airport to check-in for her flight. 62-year old Bono was killed in a ski-ing accident on Monday evening at the Heavenly Valley Ski Resort in Nevada. The cause of death is still to be determined. Together, Sonny and Cher has a string of hits in the 1960s, including "I've Got You, Babe". You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/779405909ee0cbdd1bbf0d0f48b01c5a Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
Chaz Bono describes what it was like to grow up in the spotlight as the child of Cher and Sonny Bono.
Cher made a guest appearance on Monday's "Dancing with the Stars," and "Extra's" Renee Bargh caught up with the superstar backstage with son Chaz Bono.
From Jan. 6, 1998 here is part of an NBC "Dateline" show with Stone Philips, on the life and tragic death of entertainer and politician Sonny Bono, who had passed away on Jan. 5th.
Salvatore Phillip „Sonny" Bono (* 16. Februar 1935 in Detroit, Michigan; † 5. Januar 1998 in South Lake Tahoe, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Schauspieler und Politiker. Bono begann seine musikalische Karriere Ende der 1950er Jahre, als er sich als Songwriter, Produzent und A&R-Manager; bei Specialty Records um deren aktuellen Star Larry Williams kümmerte. Zu Beginn der 1960er arbeitete er dann mit dem Produzenten Phil Spector zusammen. Kommerziell erfolgreich wurde er ab 1965 mit seiner damaligen Ehefrau Cher als Duo Sonny and Cher. Bono schrieb, arrangierte und produzierte eine Reihe von Hits, darunter I Got You, Babe und The Beat Goes On. Sonny and Cher hatten zwischen 1971 und 1974 ihre eigene, populäre Fernsehshow, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. Die beiden haben ein a...
Sonny Bono became a congressman and learned something he shouldn't have and he was killed by thugs to silence him.
Following a ski accident just four days ago when rock and roll legend Sonny Bono smashed into a tree at the Heavenly Ski Resort on South Lake Tahoe, MSNBC brings to you the sorrowful coverage of his last rites. This features the full funeral mass at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Palm Springs, including eulogies by Cher, California Governor Pete Wilson, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and political mentor Bruce Herschensohn. Plus, the burial at Desert Memorial Park, additional statements, public opinion and reactions.
This video details the death of singer/politician Sonny Bono!
This great song by "Sonny & Cher" was released in 1965 and made number 1 here in the UK charts and also number 1 on the U.S hot 100 billboard charts.
A great old classic... I Got You Babe Sonny and Cher Top of the Pops 1965
Following a ski accident just four days ago when rock and roll legend Sonny Bono smashed into a tree at the Heavenly Ski Resort on South Lake Tahoe, MSNBC brings to you the sorrowful coverage of his last rites. This features the full funeral mass at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Palm Springs, including eulogies by Cher, California Governor Pete Wilson, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and political mentor Bruce Herschensohn. Plus, the burial at Desert Memorial Park, additional statements, public opinion and reactions.
Box O Thrills Viewer Mail
Bono began his music career working at Specialty Records where his song "Things You Do to Me" was recorded by Sam Cooke, and went on to work for the record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s as a promotion man, percussionist and "gofer". One of his earliest songwriting efforts was "Needles and Pins" which he co-wrote with Jack Nitzsche, another member of Spector's production team. Later in the same decade, he achieved commercial success, along with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Bono wrote, arranged, and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On", although Cher received more attention as a performer. He also played a major part in Cher's early solo career with recordings such as "Bang Bang" and "You Bette...
This special on Sonny Bono [1935-1998] aired in 1998.
Sonny Bono's speech after being elected to Congress in January 1995. Recorded off C-Span.
1968 anti-marijuana educational film narrated by Sonny Bono. An angry group of teens is arrested for smoking weed. They protest as arrested. Each of their reasons for marijuana legalization is debunked by Sonny Bono. The film purports to be an anti drug message that isn't from "the establishment." Sonny reminds all the hip crowd they will one day join the establishment too. The film has some really bizarre scenes and psychedelic moments. There are some great lines that are really memorable. Marijuana was purchased by the Department of the Navy and is in the public domain. It is available through the U.S. National Archives archives.gov.
A very entertaining late 90's made for TV dramatisation of the life and times of Sonny and Cher back in their day. Enjoy!!