Sonny West (musician)

Sonny West
West in 2010
Background information
Born
Joseph Sonny West

(1937-07-30)July 30, 1937
near Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 8, 2022(2022-09-08) (aged 85)
Grove, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1956–1961, 2001–2022
LabelsNor-Va-Jak, Atlantic, Rollercoaster, Sleazy, Lance
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Joseph Sonny West (July 30, 1937 – September 8, 2022) was an American songwriter and musician, best known as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's biggest hits: "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On".

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