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Sonny was born Salvatore Phillip Bono on February 16, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Los Angeles at age 7.
He rose to fame as half of the singing/entertainer duo Sonny & Cher, with hits like “I Got You Babe,” and later transitioned into politics (Mayor of Palm Springs 1988‑1992, U.S. Congressman 1995‑1998).
On January 5, 1998, Sonny Bono was skiing at Heavenly Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe and was killed when he skied off of the main trail and struck a tree. At the time of his death he was serving in the U.S. House of Representatives representing California.
Sonny is buried at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California. Bono’s headstone reads “AND THE BEAT GOES ON,” a nod to his entertainment legacy.
Sonny & Cher Discography
1965 – Look at Us
1966 – The Wondrous World of Sonny & Chér
1967 – In Case You’re in Love
1972 – All I Ever Need Is You
1973 – Mama Was a Rock and Roll Singer, Papa Used to Write All Her Songs
Heavenly Ski Resort
4130 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe CA 96150
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