Sonny Bono

Sonny Bono (February 16, 1935 - January 5, 1998) was a recording artist, a producer, singer-songwriter, actor and politician. He was married to Cher between 1964 and 1975, during which time they formed the duo Sonny & Cher. Together, they had numerous hit records and singles. They had several children, including Chastity Bono (who would later be renamed Chaz Bono). Sonny was killed in a skiing accident.

Sonny Bono
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 44th district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 5, 1998
Preceded by	Al McCandless
Succeeded by	Mary Bono
16th Mayor of Palm Springs
In office April 1988 – April 1992
Preceded by	Frank Bogert
Succeeded by	Lloyd Maryanov
Personal details
Born	Salvatore Phillip Bono (1935-02-16)February 16, 1935 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	January 5, 1998(1998-01-05) (aged 62) Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
Cause of death	Skiing accident
Resting place	Desert Memorial Park
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Donna Rankin (m. 1954; div. 1962) Cher (m. 1969; div. 1975) Susie Coelho (m. 1983; div. 1984) Mary Whitaker (m. 1986)
Children	4, including Chaz
Musical career
Genres	Pop Rock
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1963–1995
Associated acts	Cher Sonny & Cher

Sonny Bono
Genres	Pop, rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, musician, songwriter, producer, actor
Years active	1963–1995
Associated acts	Cher, Sonny & Cher

Sonny Bono Media

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  Sonny & Cher leave the Netherlands. Schiphol Airport, 1 Sept. 1966. Photo by Joop van Bilsen (ANEFO)

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  Sonny Bono in 1966 during a performance

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  President Ronald Reagan Nancy Reagan Shaking Hands with Sonny Bono and Mary Bono on Their Arrival Via Air Force One in Palm Springs California, 12/29/1988

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  Sonny Bono's headstone at Desert Memorial Park

• Sonny Bono Statue in Palm Springs, California.jpg

  Sonny Bono memorial statue in downtown Palm Springs

Other websites

• Sonny Bono on IMDb
• Hear Sonny Bono (music and interviews) on the Pop Chronicles (1969).