Legendary rocker, 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, Who Wrote the ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ Theme, Dies at 88

A prolific singer-songwriter who got his start with Buddy Holly, he also wrote “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and ...

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 ...

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 rock classics and the memorable TV tune "Love Is All ...

Sonny Curtis Dies: ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Theme Songwriter Was 88

Sonny Curtis — the songwriter best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show theme song and the frontman for Buddy Holly‘s band The ...

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