Born: 16 February 1935, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Died: January 5, 1998, Nevada, CA, USA.
Sonny Bono was a profiled producer, arranger and songwriter. His most known musical works was with Cher whom he also was married to for 11 years. His most notable songs he wrote where hits like 'I Got You Babe' and 'The Beat Goes On'.
Bono left show-business for politics. He was a republican for U.S. House of Representatives in 1994 to represent California's 44th District. He held this position to his death.
In January 1998, he accidentally hit a tree during a skiing vacation in Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe. He died of the severe injuries. He was 62.