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Died On This Date (January 10, 1999) Sonny Forriest / The Coasters

By themusicsover January 10, 2010 #Hank Crawford, #Ray Charles, #Sonny Forriest, #The Coasters

Elbert “Sonny” Forriest
May 21, 1934 – January 10, 1999

Sonny Forriest was an R&B and rock ‘n roll electric guitarist best remembered for his playing on records by the Coasters.  He played on such hits as “Besame Mucho,” “Wake Me Shake Me,” and “Thumbin’ A Ride.”  He also did studio work for the likes of Hank Crawford and Ray Charles.  Sonny Forriest passed away on January 10, 1999.



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