Person · Male
Sonny Sharrock
- From
- Ossining, United States
- Active
- 1940–1994
- Releases
- 14
- jazz
About
Warren Harding "Sonny" Sharrock (August 27, 1940 – May 25, 1994) was an American jazz guitarist. His first wife was singer Linda Sharrock, with whom he recorded and performed.
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One of only a few prominent guitarists who participated in the first wave of free jazz during the 1960s, Sharrock was known for his heavily chorded attack, use of feedback, and distorted saxophone-like lines. His early work also features creative use of slide guitar.
Member of
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Sonny Sharrock Trio eponymous
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Also known as
Sonny Sharrok · Sony Sharrock · Warren Harding Sharrock
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- ebd39596-e2bb-4b3c-a661-412a4198a083
- ISNI
- 0000000114712277
- IPI
- 00205398571
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.