On September 19, 2025, Sonny Curtis died aged 88. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, collaborated with Buddy Holly, but was best known as member of The Crickets. His two best known songs are “Walk Right Back” performed by The Everly Brother, and “I Fought the Law”, performed by Bobby Fuller Fou, The Clash and Green Day. As leader, Curtis released eight albums.
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The Clash: The Cost Of Living
On May 11, 1979, “CBS” label released “The Cost of Living”, the second Clash (The) EP. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Bill Price, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Nicky “Topper” Headon.
Personnel:
- Joe Strummer – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
- Mick Jones – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Paul Simonon – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
- Nicky “Topper” Headon – drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, except where noted.
- I Fought the Law – Sonny Curtis
- Groovy Times
- Gates of the West
- Capital Radio
- The Cost of Living Advert
Status Quo: Riffs
On December 23, 2003, “Universal” label released “Riffs”, the twenty-sixth Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Ridge Farm Studios” in Rusper, UK, “State of The Ark Studios” in Richmond, UK, and was produced by Mike Paxman.
Personnel:
- Francis Rossi – vocals, lead guitar
- Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
- Andy Bown – keyboards
- John Edwards – vocals, bass
- Matt Letley – drums
Track listing:
- Caroline – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
- I Fought The Law – Sonny Curtis
- Born To Be Wild – Mars Bonfire
- Takin’ Care of Business – Randy Bachman
- Wild One – Johnny O’Keefe, David Owens, Johnny Greenan
- On The Road Again – Floyd Jones, Alan Wilson
- Tobacco Road – John D. Loudermilk
- Centerfold – Seth Justman
- All Day And All Of The Night – Ray Davies
- Don’t Bring Me Down – Jeff Lynne
- Junior’s Wailing – Kieran White, Martin Pugh
- Pump It Up – Elvis Costello
- Down the Dustpipe – Carl Grossman
- Whatever You Want – Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown
- Rockin’ All Over The World – John Fogerty
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