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 ...
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Sonny Curtis, rock ‘n’ roller who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88

Curtis, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Crickets in 2012, died Friday, his wife of more than ...

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.

Sonny Curtis, Crickets Member Who Wrote ‘I Fought the Law,’ Dead at 88

Sonny Curtis, the Crickets member who penned "I Fought the Law" and performed the theme song to 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' has died at the age of 88.