Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni passes away at 68: Fans mourn the loss of legendary musician
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In the labyrinth of lifetimes, there are those who leave indelible imprints, touching the lives of many and filling the air with a melody of their own.
Jack Sonni of Dire Straits was one such musical maestro who played the cords of millions of hearts worldwide. The world is now singing a sadder song as we lose this musical genius at 68, after a period of ill health.
Known as the ‘other guitarist’ during the iconic Brothers in Arms album–released in 1985–Sonni was an integral part of the era that shaped the defining years of rock and roll.
Sonni's cause of death has remained confidential.
The news of his passing was delivered via a poignant post by the band on several online platforms. The short but heartfelt message read, '#JackSonni Rest In Peace #DireStraits.'
Dire Straits fans took to social media to express their profound grief at the loss of the musician. One touched fan articulated, 'Rest in peace Jack Sonni #DireStraits, a h*ll of a musician'.
‘Part of the greatest era of Dire Straits was Jack, and he was a great guitarist himself,’ another fan wrote.
A third fan posted, ‘Safe travels, Jack, the notes will remain immortal.’
‘He left his mark, style and personality during his time with Dire Straits. Rest in peace, your guitar will never stop playing!’ A fourth user exclaimed.
Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Sonni's journey with Dire Straits began while he was working at Rudy's Music Stop in the 1970s in New York City. This quirky encounter led him to bond with the cofounders of Dire Straits, David and Mark Knopfler.
Sonni graced the historic Live Aid Concert in 1985 alongside the band, stirring the crowd with unforgettable tunes.
After his exit from Dire Straits in 1995, he contributed to a series of works from other musicians before bidding goodbye to his professional musical career in 1988.
Sonni was relegated to start a second career as a marketing executive, working with Seymour Duncan, Rivera Guitar Amplifiers and several digital technology production companies.
In 2006, he ventured into writing, moving to San Jose del Cabo and California.
With his stint as the writer-in-residence and House Manager at the Noepe Center for Literary Arts on Martha's Vineyard, Sonni's affinity with words leads him back to his other lifelong love, music. He performed frequently with his band, The Leisure Class.
The sense of loss is resonant in the heartfelt messages from fans worldwide, with expressions of love and condolences flooding social media platforms.
Watch Dire Strait’s 1986 performance in Sydney here:
We at SDC join the world in paying tribute to this phenomenal musician. Rest in peace, Jack Sonni.
Jack Sonni of Dire Straits was one such musical maestro who played the cords of millions of hearts worldwide. The world is now singing a sadder song as we lose this musical genius at 68, after a period of ill health.
Known as the ‘other guitarist’ during the iconic Brothers in Arms album–released in 1985–Sonni was an integral part of the era that shaped the defining years of rock and roll.
Jack Sonni, a rock band Dire Straits member, passed away at 68. Credit: @DavideTieghi/X (Twitter)
Sonni's cause of death has remained confidential.
The news of his passing was delivered via a poignant post by the band on several online platforms. The short but heartfelt message read, '#JackSonni Rest In Peace #DireStraits.'
Dire Straits fans took to social media to express their profound grief at the loss of the musician. One touched fan articulated, 'Rest in peace Jack Sonni #DireStraits, a h*ll of a musician'.
‘Part of the greatest era of Dire Straits was Jack, and he was a great guitarist himself,’ another fan wrote.
A third fan posted, ‘Safe travels, Jack, the notes will remain immortal.’
‘He left his mark, style and personality during his time with Dire Straits. Rest in peace, your guitar will never stop playing!’ A fourth user exclaimed.
Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Sonni's journey with Dire Straits began while he was working at Rudy's Music Stop in the 1970s in New York City. This quirky encounter led him to bond with the cofounders of Dire Straits, David and Mark Knopfler.
Sonni graced the historic Live Aid Concert in 1985 alongside the band, stirring the crowd with unforgettable tunes.
After his exit from Dire Straits in 1995, he contributed to a series of works from other musicians before bidding goodbye to his professional musical career in 1988.
Sonni was relegated to start a second career as a marketing executive, working with Seymour Duncan, Rivera Guitar Amplifiers and several digital technology production companies.
In 2006, he ventured into writing, moving to San Jose del Cabo and California.
With his stint as the writer-in-residence and House Manager at the Noepe Center for Literary Arts on Martha's Vineyard, Sonni's affinity with words leads him back to his other lifelong love, music. He performed frequently with his band, The Leisure Class.
The sense of loss is resonant in the heartfelt messages from fans worldwide, with expressions of love and condolences flooding social media platforms.
Watch Dire Strait’s 1986 performance in Sydney here:
We at SDC join the world in paying tribute to this phenomenal musician. Rest in peace, Jack Sonni.
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