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Sonny Terry

United States2010s1940s1960s2020s1950s1970s1990s

About Sonny Terry

Saunders Terrell, known as Sonny Terry, was an American Piedmont blues and folk musician, who was known for his energetic blues harmonica style, which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers and occasionally imitations of trains and fox hunts.

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Origin

United States

Sonny Terry by Type

TV AppearanceAcousticRareLiveLessonInterviewStudioSolo

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Thumbnail for The Golden Inn - Nick Charles and Doc Span - Blues at Bridgetown by Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Music festival3:02

The Golden Inn - Nick Charles and Doc Span - Blues at Bridgetown

Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Music festival

2010sTV AppearanceAcoustic
Thumbnail for Tales from the Jazz Side with Michael Franks, episode #1 by J.O.E., Natalie Cole, L.A.B., Patti LaBelle, T.O.K., Ringo Starr, Of Montreal, Brownie McGhee, Ride, Lyle Lovett, Patti Page, Patti Austin, Sonny Terry, Smooth jazz, Labelle, P.O.D., The Jazz Singer, Diego, Songwriter, Miles Davis51:23

Tales from the Jazz Side with Michael Franks, episode #1

J.O.E., Natalie Cole, L.A.B., Patti LaBelle, T.O.K., Ringo Starr, Of Montreal, Brownie McGhee, Ride, Lyle Lovett, Patti Page, Patti Austin, Sonny Terry, Smooth jazz, Labelle, P.O.D., The Jazz Singer, Diego, Songwriter, Miles Davis

1940sLessonRare

TV Appearance5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for The Golden Inn - Nick Charles and Doc Span - Blues at Bridgetown by Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Music festival3:02

    The Golden Inn - Nick Charles and Doc Span - Blues at Bridgetown

    Brownie McGhee, Sonny Terry, Music festival

    2010sTV AppearanceAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee by Sonny Terry5:25

    Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee

    Sonny Terry

    1960sTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee • “Rock Island Line” • 1967 [Reelin' In The Years Archive] by Sonny Terry3:31

    Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee • “Rock Island Line” • 1967 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

    Sonny Terry

    1960sTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for Tom Ball Blues Harmonica Interview - Hand Usage & Growl by Sonny Terry5:16

    Tom Ball Blues Harmonica Interview - Hand Usage & Growl

    Sonny Terry

    1960sTV AppearanceInterview

Lesson5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Tales from the Jazz Side with Michael Franks, episode #1 by J.O.E., Natalie Cole, L.A.B., Patti LaBelle, T.O.K., Ringo Starr, Of Montreal, Brownie McGhee, Ride, Lyle Lovett, Patti Page, Patti Austin, Sonny Terry, Smooth jazz, Labelle, P.O.D., The Jazz Singer, Diego, Songwriter, Miles Davis51:23

    Tales from the Jazz Side with Michael Franks, episode #1

    J.O.E., Natalie Cole, L.A.B., Patti LaBelle, T.O.K., Ringo Starr, Of Montreal, Brownie McGhee, Ride, Lyle Lovett, Patti Page, Patti Austin, Sonny Terry, Smooth jazz, Labelle, P.O.D., The Jazz Singer, Diego, Songwriter, Miles Davis

    1940sLessonRare
  • Thumbnail for The Incredible Folk Blues Harmonica of Sonny terry "Old Jabo" Lesson (Country Blues/Piedmont Blues) by Sonny Terry7:57

    The Incredible Folk Blues Harmonica of Sonny terry "Old Jabo" Lesson (Country Blues/Piedmont Blues)

    Sonny Terry

    LessonLive
  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry/Lost John Harmonica Lesson by Sonny Terry5:02

    Sonny Terry/Lost John Harmonica Lesson

    Sonny Terry

    Lesson
  • Thumbnail for A Paul Lamb lesson on playing Sonny Terry Talkin harmonica Blues by Sonny Terry1:49

    A Paul Lamb lesson on playing Sonny Terry Talkin harmonica Blues

    Sonny Terry

    Lesson

Rare5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry With Oh Red (Jazz Volume 1: The South) - Harmonica Breakdown (Hoe Down Dance) by Sonny Terry2:29

    Sonny Terry With Oh Red (Jazz Volume 1: The South) - Harmonica Breakdown (Hoe Down Dance)

    Sonny Terry

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Birdlegg (live) - Why i sing the blues (HD) by R.E.M., Luther Tucker, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Little Walter4:03

    Birdlegg (live) - Why i sing the blues (HD)

    R.E.M., Luther Tucker, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Little Walter

    1950sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Birdlegg Pittman Joins The Bling Sisters LIVE! by Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Little Walter, Songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson II54:38

    Birdlegg Pittman Joins The Bling Sisters LIVE!

    Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Little Walter, Songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson II

    1970sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Birdlegg Pittman JOINS The Bling Sisters LIVE! by Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Little Walter, Songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson II56:31

    Birdlegg Pittman JOINS The Bling Sisters LIVE!

    Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Little Walter, Songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson II

    1970sRareLive

Interview3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - live in 1972 by Sonny Terry13:21

    Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - live in 1972

    Sonny Terry

    1970sInterviewAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for "Sonny Terry" (1972) by Sonny Terry22:16

    "Sonny Terry" (1972)

    Sonny Terry

    1970sInterview
  • Thumbnail for 1990 Birdlegg - Good Time Blues Single A Side by Willie Dixon, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Sonny Boy Williamson II2:50

    1990 Birdlegg - Good Time Blues Single A Side

    Willie Dixon, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Sonny Rhodes, Sonny Boy Williamson II

    1990sInterviewStudio

Live2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Practicing for RootsDuo Fest 2023 with some Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee Style Riffs by Sonny Terry0:12

    Practicing for RootsDuo Fest 2023 with some Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee Style Riffs

    Sonny Terry

    2020sLive
  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee  - Drinkin' Wine by Sonny Terry2:49

    Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee - Drinkin' Wine

    Sonny Terry

    1970sLive

More Clips11 clips

  • Thumbnail for HARMONICA TUITION FROM HARMONICAWORLD - Vol.17 50 Awesome Blues Riffs by Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., Rod Piazza, Robert Plant, Shakira, Neil Young, Larry Adler, Kim Wilson, Sonny Terry, Mick Jagger, Little Walter5:13Advisory

    HARMONICA TUITION FROM HARMONICAWORLD - Vol.17 50 Awesome Blues Riffs

    Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., Rod Piazza, Robert Plant, Shakira, Neil Young, Larry Adler, Kim Wilson, Sonny Terry, Mick Jagger, Little Walter

    1990sSoloLesson
  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee - Sonny`s Squall by Sonny Terry3:50

    Sonny Terry and Brownie Mcghee - Sonny`s Squall

    Sonny Terry

    1960s
  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry - Crow Jane Blues by Sonny Terry2:06

    Sonny Terry - Crow Jane Blues

    Sonny Terry

    1950s
  • Thumbnail for Freight Train Rollin' On - Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee by Sonny Terry2:28

    Freight Train Rollin' On - Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

    Sonny Terry

  • Thumbnail for I'am a stranger here - Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee by Sonny Terry3:53

    I'am a stranger here - Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee

    Sonny Terry

  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee "Hootin' The Blues" by Sonny Terry2:33

    Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee "Hootin' The Blues"

    Sonny Terry

  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Hootin' the Blues by Sonny Terry4:02

    Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Hootin' the Blues

    Sonny Terry

    1950s
  • Thumbnail for When Rick Steele Met Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee by Sonny Terry0:58

    When Rick Steele Met Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

    Sonny Terry

  • Thumbnail for How Sonny Terry Changed Blues Forever | Fun Facts by Sonny Terry0:44

    How Sonny Terry Changed Blues Forever | Fun Facts

    Sonny Terry

  • Thumbnail for Sonny Terry Talking About The Blues by Sonny Terry3:07

    Sonny Terry Talking About The Blues

    Sonny Terry

  • Thumbnail for The Making of a Blues Legend: The Story of Sonny Terry Pt.1 by Sonny Terry40:55

    The Making of a Blues Legend: The Story of Sonny Terry Pt.1

    Sonny Terry

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