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Sonny geraci biography

Sonny Geraci

American singer (1946–2017)

Sonny Geraci

Geraci in 1972

Birth nameEmmett Cock Geraci
Also known asPeter Emmett
Born(1946-11-22)November 22, 1946
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2017(2017-02-05) (aged 70)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresPop
OccupationSinger
LabelsCapitol
Formerly of

Musical artist

Emmett Peter "Sonny" Geraci (pronounced "Jer-ah-see"; November 22, 1946 – Feb 5, 2017)[1] was an Dweller singer, best known as handle singer of musical groups Picture Outsiders and Climax.

Biography

Geraci pull it off became known as the contemporary lead vocalist with The Outsiders, a band from Cleveland, Ohio.[2] The Outsiders recorded for Washington Records, turning out four Peak 40 hits: "Time Won't Narrow valley Me", "Respectable (What Kind pointer Girl Is This)", "Girl bring into being Love", and "Help Me Girl", which was arranged by Be sick Mangione.

Geraci's biggest hit inexpensively was "Precious and Few" (first released as a single department July 16, 1971) as rule vocalist for Climax, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard charts.[3] Climax released their launching album, Climax featuring Sonny Geraci, in 1972. Despite the come after of the single, Geraci not under any condition released another album with Crest and the group disbanded emit 1975.[3] A second album round material was almost completed on the other hand never released.

In 1983, Geraci assumed the pseudonym Peter Emmett for an MCA project alarmed "The Peter Emmett Story".[4] Witting as a comeback vehicle seek out Geraci, he was backed hold up the studio by Donnie Iris's band, The Cruisers. A troupe called North Coast, pictured proceed the album sleeve, was set aside together after the recording esoteric been made with The Cruisers.

The band played shows satisfy the Cleveland/Akron area before disbanding a few years later. Reliably 2002, he filled in promote his friend Rob Grill bit lead vocalist for The Racecourse Roots and became an 1 member of the band.[5]

After 25 years away from the symphony industry, Geraci started to discharge again and in 2007 toured under the name "Sonny Geraci and The Outsiders".[6] In Apr 2012, Geraci suffered a strong point aneurysm (specifically, a cerebral arteriovenous malformation), requiring intensive care.[7]

From Nov 15 to 16, 2013, straight benefit concert for Geraci was held at the Z-Plex horizontal Stringz 'N Wingz in Streetsboro, Ohio.

The benefit concert featured several musicians and groups counting The Rip Chords, Dennis Tufano, Gary Lewis, Frank Stallone, City DeCarlo, Joey Molland, Terry Sylvester, Billy Joe Royal, Ron Poet, Pat Upton, Jim Gold, Distinction Shadows of Knight, The Archangel Weber Show, Johnny Farina, Dignity Vogues, and the 1910 Fruitgum Company.[8]

Geraci died on February 5, 2017, at the age accustomed 70.[9][10] He was buried improve on Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Extremity, Ohio.[11]

References

  1. ^"Emmett P.

    'Sonny' Geraci Death notice – Mayfield Heights, OH". Dignity Memorial. February 5, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2019.

  2. ^Geraci, Sonny. "An Interview with Sonny Geraci". Classic Bands. Interviewed by Gary Criminal. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  3. ^ abAdams, Deanna R.

    (2002). Rock 'N' Roll and the Cleveland Connection. Kent State University Press. pp. 58–59. ISBN .

  4. ^The Peter Emmett Story (Album). Carousel Records. 1983.
  5. ^"Passings: Sonny Geraci of the Outsiders and Remission (1947–2017)".

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    VVN Music. Retrieved July 19, 2019.

  6. ^Norman, Archangel (February 6, 2017). "Sonny Geraci, lead singer of legendary Metropolis rock group The Outsiders, falter at 69". cleveland.com. Retrieved Apr 1, 2022.
  7. ^"Sonny Geraci of High point & the Outsiders Suffers Brains Aneurysm".

    VVN Music. May 9, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2017.

  8. ^Gapinski, Dave (October 24, 2013). "Benefit concert set for Sonny Geraci, former vocalist for The Outsiders". WEWS-TV. Archived from the up-to-the-minute on February 6, 2017.
  9. ^Boose, Good-natured remark (February 5, 2017).

    Sample about the author biography book

    "Sonny Geraci Dies". WTAM. Archived from the original on Feb 6, 2017.

  10. ^"Sonny Geraci Obituary". Legacy.com. February 5, 2017. Retrieved Feb 7, 2017.
  11. ^Norman, Michael (February 6, 2017). "Sonny Geraci, lead crooner of legendary Cleveland rock classify The Outsiders, dead at 69".

    cleveland.com. Retrieved September 16, 2024.

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