Jack Sonni

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jack Sonni
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1954(1954-12-09)
Age	70
Birthplace	Indiana
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jack Sonni Biography

Jack Sonni is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 9, 1954 in Indiana, Indiana, United States. Jack Sonni (born December 9, 1954 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States) is a writer, musician and former marketing executive best known as “the other guitarist” in Dire Straits during the band’s Brothers in Arms era.

After his collaboration with Dire Straits, Sonni contributed to other musicians’ works but ended his professional musical career when his twin daughters, Caitlin & Nadine, were born in 1988. He began a second career as a marketing executive, first at Seymour Duncan, then Rivera Guitar Amplifiers followed by several years as director of marketing communications at Line 6, a manufacturer of digital technology products for musicians. He was instrumental in the development and launch of POD – which he named and gave the product its legendary shape. In 2001 he moved on to become vice president of marketing communication for Guitar Center, primarily overseeing the company’s advertising, promotions and public relations, a position he left in 2006.

Sonni was writer-in-residence and House Manager at the Noepe Center for Literary Arts on Martha’s Vineyard until its closing in 2017. Residing in Ventura, CA, he spends his time now traveling and writing, having recently completed his first novel and currently seeking agent representation. He has also returned to playing music on a regular basis with his band, The Leisure Class, focusing on, according to Sonni in a recent interview, “having fun playing the music I love with good friends who happen to be great musicians.” In collaboration with long-time friend, Keith Nelson, guitarist/producer/songwriter, best known for leading the band, Buck Cherry, the pair have been co-writing and recording songs for an upcoming EP release.

One of his twin daughters, Nadine, died October 11, 2018 who left her son, Merrick. His daughter, Caiti has two sons, Silas & Hendrix.

He visited the Knopflers in London, and after David (and then Hal Lindes) left the band, Sonni was asked to join the band for the 1984 recording sessions for Brothers in Arms and the subsequent tour. Jack accepted, and played guitar synthesizer on “The Man’s Too Strong.”

Jack Sonni Net Worth

Jack Sonni is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jack Sonni 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating, Jack was introduced to New York session guitarist Elliott Randall (famous for his solo on the hit “Reelin’ In the Years”) by keyboardist Michael Holmes, a graduate of Eastman & bandmate of Tony Levin & Steve Gadd. Randall became a mentor & teacher and convinced Sonni to move to NYC and begin his career. Jack lived in NYC from 1976 thru 1985 initially trying to break into session work but began focusing on his own band. In the late 1970s, Sonni’s band The Leisure Class had become a Monday night fixture at Kenny’s Castaways on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, the place for up and coming acts.

In the fall of 1977, Jack went to work at Alex Music on 48th Street in Manhattan. In 1978 he started working at the newly opened Rudy’s Music Stop, owned by luthier Rudy Pensa, where he met members of Dire Straits, first David and then Mark Knopfler.

In the summer of 2006, Sonni left Guitar Center to return to a creative life pursuing his first love, writing literature. He moved to San Jose del Cabo in 2007, spending his mornings surfing and afternoons writing. After nine months in Baja, he moved to northern California, living in Healdsburg, CA until January 2012 when he relocated to Brooklyn for a short time.

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Facts & Trivia

Jack Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jack Sonni celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Jack Sonni

1. Jack Sonni is an American guitarist and songwriter.
2. He was a member of the band Dire Straits from 1985-1988.
3. Sonni co-wrote the hit song “The Man’s Too Strong”.
4. He played on the album “Brothers in Arms”, one of the best-selling albums ever.
5. Sonni has also worked with artists such as Bob Dylan and Phil Collins.
6. He released his solo album “Plastic City” in 1999.
7. Sonni has been involved in music education, teaching at Berklee College of Music.
8. He is known for his use of guitar effects pedals.
9. Sonni was born on December 9, 1954 in New York City.
10. His full name is John Edward Sonni III.

What happened to Jack Sonni?

Sonni was writer-in-residence and House Manager at the Noepe Center for Literary Arts on Martha’s Vineyard until its closing in 2017. He has also returned to playing music on a regular basis with his band, The Leisure Class.

What is dire straits doing now?

Dire Straits Experience is currently touring across 7 countries and has 30 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, after that they’ll be at Sala Ziemi, MTP in Poznan.

What happened to David Knopfler?

After quitting the band, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. Knopfler initially created smaller record labels, publishing companies, and indie labels.

Who was the drummer for dire straits?

Terrence Williams (born 11 January 1948) is a Welsh retired rock drummer. During the 1970s and early 1980s Williams was drummer with Dave Edmunds / Rockpile and Man. Rockpile split in 1981 and Williams joined Dire Straits from 1982 until 1988.

What is Mark Knopfler net worth?

Knopfler was estimated to have a fortune of £75 million in the Sunday Times Rich List of 2018, making him one of the 40 wealthiest people in the British music industry.