What is Sonny Terry's full name?
Saunders Terrell
Sonny Terry nickname(s):
Saunders Teddell
Sonny Terry date of birth:
October 24, 1911
How old was Sonny Terry when died?
74
Where was Sonny Terry born?
Greensboro, Georgia, United States
When did Sonny Terry die?
March 12, 1986
Where did Sonny Terry die?
Mineola, New York, United States
Why did Sonny Terry die?
Natural causes
Sonny Terry body shape:
Average
What color is Sonny Terry's hair?
Black
What is Sonny Terry's ethnicity?
Black
What is Sonny Terry nationality?
American
What is Sonny Terry's occupation?
Musician, Singer
Sonny Terry claim to fame:
Blues Harmonica, blues harp
What genre is Sonny Terry's work?
Harmonica blues, Piedmont blues, country blues, blues revival, folk-blues, East Coast blues
What instruments does Sonny Terry play?
vocals, harmonica, jaw harp, Vocals
Short Biography
Saunders Terrell (October 24, 1911 – March 11, 1986), known as Sonny Terry, was a blind American Piedmont blues musician. He was widely known for his energetic blues harmonica style, which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers, and imitations of trains and fox hunts.