Sonny West (musician)

Joseph Sonny West (July 30, 1937 – September 8, 2022) was an American rock songwriter and musician. He was best known as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's best known songs; "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On".

West died in Grove, Oklahoma on September 8, 2022, at the age of 85.

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Category:American rock guitarists
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Category:Singer-songwriters from Texas
Category:People from Lubbock, Texas