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Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member And “I Fought The Law” Writer, Dead At 88

Sonny Curtis, the singer, songwriter, and musician known for penning songs like “I Fought The Law” and performing in Buddy Holly’s band the Crickets, has died. He was 88. Per The New York Times , his daughter Sarah Curtis Graziano confirmed he died in a hospital in Nashville due to complications of pneumonia.

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07:35 on September 22 2025

Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member And “I Fought The Law” Writer, Dead At 88

Stereogum — Sonny Curtis, the singer, songwriter, and musician known for penning songs like “I Fought The Law” and performing in Buddy Holly’s band the Crickets, has died. H... more info

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