Sonny Curtis of the Crickets, who wrote ‘I Fought the Law’ and ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88

A vintage rock 'n' roller, who was a member of Buddy Holly's band, wrote both rock classics and the memorable TV tune "Love ...

Musical genius, writer of ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ theme and ‘I Fought the Law,’ dead at 88

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and former member of The Crickets with Buddy Holly passed away after a sudden illness, his family confirmed Friday.

Sonny Curtis, Buddy Holly’s The Crickets frontman who sang ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dead at 88

Sonny Curtis, the frontman of Buddy Holly’s band The Crickets who wrote classic songs including the theme for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died. He was 88. Curtis died Friday “after a sudden ...

Sonny Curtis, Crickets Frontman Behind ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme, Dies at 88

In addition to “Love Is All Around,” the Texan wrote “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and “More Than I Can Say,” hits ...

Sonny Curtis, Writer of ‘I Fought the Law’ and the ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme, Dies at 88

Sonny Curtis, who wrote such classics as “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and the theme for the “Mary Tyler Moore” show, ...

Sonny Curtis Dies: Crickets Frontman Who Penned ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme Was 88

Sonny Curtis, who fronted Buddy Holly's backing band The Crickets and eventually penned the theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, has died.

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He’d give Barbara lyrics to type up after he and Felice emerged from their office, songs in hand after a spree of ...
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3 Forgotten Songs From 1961 That Still Rock Our World Today

These forgotten pop, rock, and country songs from 1961 are unique little gems that should still be remembered nowadays.