R.I.P. Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly's Crickets, 1937-2025

Sadly, Crickets guitarist and songwriter Sonny Curtis – who wrote "I Fought The Law" and the Mary Tyler Moore Show theme – has passed away at 88. 

Before They Were Famous: King Curtis

Before breaking out on his own, session ace King Curtis cut "June's Blues" with Jimmy Spruill & "Jole Blon" with Waylon Jennings.

R.I.P. Jerry Allison of The Crickets, 1939-2022

Sadly, Crickets influential drummer Jerry Allison – who cut "Real Wild Child" as Ivan – has passed away at the age of 82.