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Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was an American record producer, singer, actor, politician, and Catholic whose career spanned over three decades. Bono began his music career working for the legendary record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s. Later in the same decade, he achieved commercial success, along with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Bono wrote, arranged and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You, Babe" and "The Beat Goes On" though few people knew he did more than sing. Cher got more attention as a musical talent. Sonny and Cher starred in a popular television variety show, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which ran on CBS from 1971 to 1974. But there again, Cher seemed lively and funny, and Sonny a bit slow. They had a daughter, Chastity Bono, and divorced in 1974. Sonny continued his acting career, doing bit roles in such shows as Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. He played the part of a mad bomber in Airplane: The Sequel. Bono married Susie Coelho and divorced her in 1984; he married again in 1986 to Mary Whitaker. He became a practicing Scientologist. The couple had two children, Chesare Elan Bono and Chianna Marie Bono. Bono entered politics after experiencing great frustration with local government bureaucracy in trying to open a restaurant in Palm Springs, California. With local conservative talk radio host Marshall Gilbert as his campaign manager (and later as the godfather of his two children by his wife Mary), Bono placed a successful bid to become the new mayor of Palm Springs. He was instrumental in making the city more business-friendly and in spearheading the creation of the Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival, now held each year in Bono's memory. After unsuccessfully running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 1992, Bono was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994 to represent the 44th Congressional District of California. He introduced the controversial Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act during his tenure to benefit the music industry and also championed the restoration of the Salton Sea, bringing the giant lake's plight to national attention. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich made a public appearance and speech at the shore of the lake on Bono's behalf. He died of injuries from hitting a tree while skiing at the Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California. His widow Mary was elected to fill his unexpired Congressional term, and has since been re-elected in 1998 and later elections in her own right. She continues to champion many of her late husband's causes, including the ongoing fight as how to best save the Salton Sea. Bono's final resting place is Desert Memorial Park in nearby Cathedral City, the same cemetery in which Frank Sinatra was laid to rest later that same year. The epitaph on Bono's headstone appropriately reads: "The Beat Goes On". This page about Sonny Bono includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Sonny Bono News stories about Sonny Bono External links for Sonny Bono Videos for Sonny Bono Wikis about Sonny Bono Discussion Groups about Sonny Bono Blogs about Sonny Bono Images of Sonny Bono |
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The epitaph on Bono's headstone appropriately reads: "The Beat Goes On". They also recorded Canto Alla Vita with Josh Groban for his self-titled album. Bono's final resting place is Desert Memorial Park in nearby Cathedral City, the same cemetery in which Frank Sinatra was laid to rest later that same year. In 2004, they released Borrowed Heaven, which has been very popular in Ireland. She continues to champion many of her late husband's causes, including the ongoing fight as how to best save the Salton Sea. Both have been certified gold in the United States and the recent In Blue has been certified platinum by the RIAA. His widow Mary was elected to fill his unexpired Congressional term, and has since been re-elected in 1998 and later elections in her own right. They followed this up with Talk On Corners, which was very popular in Ireland and Britain. He died of injuries from hitting a tree while skiing at the Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California. Their first album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten, had its greatest success in Australia. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich made a public appearance and speech at the shore of the lake on Bono's behalf. Their music has been released through Atlantic Records, part of the Warner Music Group. He introduced the controversial Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act during his tenure to benefit the music industry and also championed the restoration of the Salton Sea, bringing the giant lake's plight to national attention. It was during the audition of this movie that they were noticed by their manager, John Hughes. Senate in 1992, Bono was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994 to represent the 44th Congressional District of California. Jim, Sharon, and Caroline got a small part as musicians, while Andrea got a speaking part as Sharon Rabbitte, sister of the main character. After unsuccessfully running for the Republican nomination for U.S. The Corrs were formed to audition for the 1991 film The Commitments. He was instrumental in making the city more business-friendly and in spearheading the creation of the Nortel Palm Springs International Film Festival, now held each year in Bono's memory. From 2004, Duffy's brother Jason Duffy joined on percussion, with Kieran Kiely on accordion and keyboards. With local conservative talk radio host Marshall Gilbert as his campaign manager (and later as the godfather of his two children by his wife Mary), Bono placed a successful bid to become the new mayor of Palm Springs. Their usual support musicians are Anto Drennan (lead guitar) and Keith Duffy (bass guitar). Bono entered politics after experiencing great frustration with local government bureaucracy in trying to open a restaurant in Palm Springs, California. 17 May 1974) - tin whistle, lead vocals, backing vocals. The couple had two children, Chesare Elan Bono and Chianna Marie Bono. Andrea Corr (b. He became a practicing Scientologist. Caroline Corr, (born 17 March 1973) - drums, percussion, bodhran, piano, backing vocals. He played the part of a mad bomber in Airplane: The Sequel. Bono married Susie Coelho and divorced her in 1984; he married again in 1986 to Mary Whitaker. Sharon Corr (born 24 March 1970) - violin, backing vocals. Sonny continued his acting career, doing bit roles in such shows as Fantasy Island and The Love Boat. He mainly plays the guitar, but is also proficient on the keyboards and the piano. They had a daughter, Chastity Bono, and divorced in 1974. Jim Corr (born 31 July 1964) is the oldest member of the band. But there again, Cher seemed lively and funny, and Sonny a bit slow. They were all born in Dundalk, Ireland, the children of Gerry and Jean Corr, two musicians. Sonny and Cher starred in a popular television variety show, The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, which ran on CBS from 1971 to 1974. The Corrs are a folk rock band from Ireland, consisting of three sisters and one brother from the Corr family, who rose to prominence in the late 1990s. Cher got more attention as a musical talent. The Corrs Rock (fan website with discussion board) (http://www.thecorrsrock.co.uk/). Bono wrote, arranged and produced a number of hit records with singles like "I Got You, Babe" and "The Beat Goes On" though few people knew he did more than sing. Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2000. Later in the same decade, he achieved commercial success, along with his then-wife Cher, as part of the singing duo Sonny and Cher. Unplugged 2000. Bono began his music career working for the legendary record producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s. Live At Lansdowne Road 2000. Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was an American record producer, singer, actor, politician, and Catholic whose career spanned over three decades. Live In London 2001. Best Of The Corrs 2002. Forgiven, Not Forgotten 1995. Talk On Corners 1998. The Corrs Unplugged 1999. In Blue 2000. The Best Of The Corrs 2001. VH1 Presents: The Corrs, Live In Dublin 2002. Borrowed Heaven 2004. |