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Peers and fans pay tribute to Sonny Knight

by Lillian Speakman

June 19, 2017

The legendary soul singer Sonny Knight died on Saturday, June 17 at the age of 69. Knight had been diagnosed with cancer just earlier this year and was on a break from performing to undergo and recover from chemotherapy. Knight is remembered by many as a powerful vocalist, dynamic entertainer, and an all-around wonderful individual. Since his passing, many friends and fans have been taking to social media to share their grief, as well as memories of the charismatic singer. The following are some heartfelt tributes to the late Sonny Knight.

https://www.facebook.com/gabrieldouglasmusic/posts/1515498675138269

https://www.facebook.com/alex.piazza2/posts/4916021859727

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158830662175335&set=a.10150185538115335.427680.555300334&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154802160455028&id=41695375027

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1364001163676133&set=a.140084069401188.35259.100001987887036&type=3&theater

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVc3_oHAN5-/?tagged=sonnyknight

https://www.facebook.com/teri.barrschultz/posts/10211873629574437

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10109984935985180&id=13917833

https://www.facebook.com/DRTullis/posts/10209025709710435

https://www.facebook.com/thejimmysband/posts/10155421577255818

https://www.facebook.com/ElectricFetusMPLS/posts/10154963001197732

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVdKf4BlyK8/?tagged=sonnyknight

https://www.facebook.com/ronn.easton/posts/1562216450487521

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVffTZ5noUt/?tagged=sonnyknight

https://www.facebook.com/gehring/posts/10154975031574355

https://www.facebook.com/DakotaJazzFans/posts/10155514164533421

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