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 West in 2010 |
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| Birth name | Joseph Sonny West |
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| Born | (1937-07-30)July 30, 1937
Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died | September 8, 2022(2022-09-08) (aged 85)
Grove, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
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| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
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| Years active | 1956–1961, 2001–2022 |
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| Labels | Nor-Va-Jak, Atlantic, Rollercoaster, Sleazy, Lance |
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Joseph Sonny West (July 30, 1937 – September 8, 2022) was an American rock songwriter and musician. He was best known as the co-writer of two of Buddy Holly's best known songs; "Oh, Boy!" and "Rave On".
West died in Grove, Oklahoma on September 8, 2022, at the age of 85.[1]
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