Sonny Curtis, rock ‘n’ roller who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88
Summary
Sonny Curtis, a well-known rock 'n' roll musician and songwriter, has died at the age of 88. Curtis wrote numerous songs, including the famous "I Fought the Law" and the theme song for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of The Crickets.Key Facts
- Sonny Curtis died at the age of 88, confirmed by his wife, Louise Curtis.
- Curtis wrote the classic song "I Fought the Law" and the "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme.
- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 with The Crickets.
- Curtis wrote hundreds of songs covered by artists like Bruce Springsteen and the Grateful Dead.
- He was a childhood friend of Buddy Holly and played music with him in the 1950s.
- Curtis originally left The Crickets before rejoining after Holly's death.
- His song "Love is All Around" was used for the "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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