Sonny Curtis: Crickets Legend & Mary Tyler Moore Theme Writer Dies at 88 | Legacy & Hits
Remembering legendary musician and songwriter Sonny Curtis, frontman for The Crickets and the creative force behind ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, who died at 88.
Discover the story behind his iconic songs like ‘I Fought the Law,’ ‘Love Is All Around,’ and hits recorded by Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, and more. Explore his Texas roots, influential collaborations, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This tribute looks at Curtis’s decades-long impact on rock, country, and pop music, from his early days with Buddy Holly to writing classics covered by The Clash, Leo Sayer, and Green Day.
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