Sonny Curtis, Iconic Songwriter of 'I Fought the Law' and 'Mary Tyler Moore' Theme, Dies at 88

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Sonny Curtis, Iconic Songwriter of 'I Fought the Law' and 'Mary Tyler Moore' Theme, Dies at 88
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Sonny Curtis, a legendary songwriter known for 'I Fought the Law' and the theme song for 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' has died at 88. He was a member of The Crickets, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and contributed significantly to rock and country music with a career spanning over six decades.

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