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John Thomas Sonni (December 9, 1954 – August 30, 2023) was an American writer, musician, and marketing executive, best known as "the other guitarist" in Dire Straits during the band's Brothers in Arms era.
Sonni, who was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, met founding Dire Straits members and guitarists David and Mark Knopfler while working in a guitar shop in Manhattan in 1978, according to a post on ...
Dire Straits alum Jack Sonni, formerly known as the band’s “Other Guitar Player,” died this week, according to frontman Knopfler. He was 68. At the time of publication, a cause of death had ...
After a break from touring, Dire Straits regrouped for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert staged on 11 June 1988 at Wembley Stadium, at which they were the headline act. As Sonni was unable to play the show, Eric Clapton took his place. [12] On 15 September 1988, Knopfler announced the disbanding of Dire Straits. [13]
Former Straits guitarist Jack Sonni died on 30 August 2023 at the age of 68. [ 130 ] In November 2023, Illsley reiterated in an interview that he and Knopfler had no interest in reforming Dire Straits, in spite of having received large financial offers to get back together.
Jack Earls Rockabilly singer and guitarist: 90: June 12, 2023: Madison Heights, Michigan: ... Jack Sonni Dire Straits: 68: August 30, 2023: Undisclosed [194] Curtis ...
Pages in category "Dire Straits members" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Jack Sonni; W. Terry Williams (drummer) Pick Withers
"Your Latest Trick" is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, the fourth track on their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms (1985). It was released as the album's fifth and final single in April 1986 by Vertigo Records.