Sonny Burgess

Albert Austin "Sonny" Burgess (May 28, 1929 – August 18, 2017) was an American rockabilly guitarist and singer. He was born in Newport, Arkansas. He was known for working with fellow country musician D. J. Fontana. He gained popularity in Europe during most of his career. Burgess was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of Europe in 1999.

Burgess died of complications from a fall in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 18, 2017 at the age of 88.

References

Other websites
 Sonny Burgess and the Pacers
 Critical acclaim in 1996
 Radio program hosted by Sonny Burgess. 

Category:1929 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:Accidental deaths from falls in the United States
Category:American country guitarists
Category:American country singers
Category:American rock guitarists
Category:American rock singers
Category:Singers from Arkansas
Category:Musicians from Arkansas