Singers who died on January 5

Take a focused look at the singers who passed away on January 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1998 Sonny Bono

  Sonny Bono was an American singer, songwriter, producer, and politician, best known as one half of the musical duo Sonny & Cher. He later served as the mayor of Palm Springs, California, and as a U.S. Congressman. [bio]