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 ...
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Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88

Sonny Curtis, a vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote the raw classic “I Fought the Law” and posed the enduring question “Who can turn the world on with her smile?” as the writer-crooner of the ...

Buddy Holly collaborator, music legend behind rock hits, TV theme dies at 88

Sonny Curtis, the acclaimed songwriter behind classics like “I Fought the Law” and the Mary Tyler Moore Show theme song, died Friday, September 20, after a sudden illness, Parade reports. He was 88.