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Sonny Richards is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work with the band The Allman Brothers Band, which he co-founded in 1969. He has also released several solo albums and collaborated with other artists. Richards was born in Kadoka, South Dakota, and grew up in Florida. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 and soon joined a local band. He moved to Macon, Georgia in 1969 and formed The Allman Brothers Band with Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and Berry Oakley. The band released their debut album in 1971 and went on to become one of the most influential bands in the history of rock music. Richards left the band in 1972 and released his first solo album, Laid Back, in 1973. He has since released several more solo albums and collaborated with other artists, including Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, and Willie Nelson. Richards is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. He is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million.

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Occupation miscellaneous
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 23 April, 1942
Birthday 23 April
Birthplace Kadoka, South Dakota, USA
Date of death 13 August, 2009
Died Place Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Sonny Richards's Wife?

His wife is Mary Ann Brown (25 January 1964 - ?) ( her death) ( 5 children)

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Sonny Richards Net Worth

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1980

He worked with the police department until 1980 when he took early retirement due to health problems.

In the 1980s he was employed as the Title VII Bilingual Education Program home liaison officer with the Rapid City Area Schools. He served as a cultural adviser and linguist. During this time he also was an adviser to the Wicokini Dance Troupe.

1969

In 1969 Sonny became the first Native American officer in the Rapid City Police Department. Working in community relations, he was minority people's liaison with the justice system.

1964

25, 1964, and from this union they had five children: Vivian (Mike Quick Bear) of Rapid City, Chuck (Bridgit) of Fort Belvoir, Va. , Clement Jr. (Gerri) of Box Elder, and Rosalyn Minor (Lance) of Box Elder. Sonny also has an adopted son, Jason James of Edmonton, Canada. . .

1963

In 1963 Sonny met his wife, Mary Ann Brown, a Navajo from Ganado, Ariz. , when she came to Rapid City to enroll in a nursing program. They married Jan.

1960

Sonny was the first world champion men's fancy dancer and constantly dominated men's powwow dancing in the 1960s and 1970s. He was well known for doing trick roping dancing. His unique style of dance and dress changed and influenced the way people viewed powwow dancing and can still be seen today.

1942

"Sonny was born April 23, 1942, in Kadoka, S. D. , to Edison and Gertie (Larvie) Richards. He grew up in Rapid City and was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Angeline Larvie.