Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 44th district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 5, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Al McCandless |
| Succeeded by | Mary Bono |
| 16th Mayor of Palm Springs | |
| In office April 1988 – April 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Bogert |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Maryanov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salvatore Phillip Bono February 16, 1935 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1998 (aged 62) Stateline, Nevada, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Skiing accident |
| Resting place | Desert Memorial Park |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Donna Rankin
(m. 1954; div. 1962)Susie Coelho
(m. 1983; div. 1984)Mary Whitaker (m. 1986) |
| Children | 4, including Chaz |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop Rock |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–1995 |
| Sonny Bono | |
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| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, songwriter, producer, actor |
| Years active | 1963–1995 |
Sonny Bono (February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was a recording artist, a producer, singer-songwriter, actor and politician. He was married to Cher between 1964 and 1975, during which time they formed the duo Sonny & Cher. Together, they had numerous hit records and singles. They had several children, including Chastity Bono (who would later be renamed Chaz Bono). Sonny was killed in a skiing accident.
Film
Bono appeared in the films such as Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) and Troll (1986).
Other websites
- Sonny Bono on IMDb
- Hear Sonny Bono (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).