Sonny Curtis, Member Of ‘The Crickets’ Passes Away aged 88 Years.

Sonny Curtis, Celebrated Songwriter and Member Of ‘The Crickets, Passes Away Aged 88 years.

Sonny Curtis, acclaimed songwriter, guitarist, and long-time member of Buddy Holly’s band The Crickets, has passed away at the age of 88 years. His daughter, Sarah Curtis, confirmed his passing following a sudden illness. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully.

Born in Texas, Curtis first performed with Buddy Holly in the mid-1950s, later joining ‘The Crickets’ in 1958, just shortly before Holly’s tragic death. As lead guitarist, and later lead singer, Curtis helped carry the band forward in the years that followed, leaving an indelible mark on American rock and country music.

Curtis’ songwriting career produced some of the most enduring hits of the era. Among his best-known works are “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back,” “More Than I Can Say,” and “The Straight Life.”
In 1970, Curtis recorded “Love Is All Around,” which went on to become the beloved theme song for ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show‘, running for seven seasons and cementing his place in popular culture.

Throughout his career, Curtis’ contributions spanned genres and generations, influencing countless artists and resonating with audiences worldwide.

In ár gcroíthe go deo.

I’m No Stranger To The Rain.

Lyrics: Multi-award winning BMI songwriter Ron Hellard and the late American singer and songwriter Sonny Curtis (1937-2025)
Vocals: American country music and bluegrass singer and songwriter the late Keith Whitley (1954-1989)

I’m No Stranger To The Rain.

I’m no stranger to the rain,
I’m a friend of thunder,
Friend, is it any wonder lightning strikes me?
I’ve fought with the devil,
Got down on his level,
But I never gave in, so he gave up on me.
I’m no stranger to the rain.
I can spot bad weather,
And I’m good at finding shelter in a downpour.
I’ve been sacrificed by brothers,
Crucified for lovers,
But through it all, I withstood the pain.
I’m no stranger to the rain.
When I get that foggy feeling,
The one I’m feeling now,
If I don’t keep my head up, I may drown,
But it’s hard to keep believing,
I’ll even come out even,
While the rain beats a hole in the ground,
And tonight, it’s really coming down,
I’m no stranger to the rain,
But there’ll always be tomorrow,
And I’ll beg, steal, or borrow a little sunshine,
And I’ll put this cloud behind me,
That’s how the man designed me,
To ride the wind and dance in a hurricane,
I’m no stranger to the rain.
Oh, no, I’m no stranger to the rain.