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Sonny Sanders · 1939

Sonny Sanders

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 6, 1939Birth⭐⭐⭐

Description

American soul singer, songwriter, producer and arranger William Nelson “Sonny” Sanders was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1957, he founded The Satintones, the first vocal group to sign with Motown Records.

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  1. Sonny SandersOctober 12, 2016
    Death⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Soul singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer William Nelson “Sonny” Sanders dies aged 77. In 1957, he founded The Satintones, one of the first vocal groups signed to Motown.