Sonny Geraci

1947–2017 (age 70)

Singer

Biography

Sonny Geraci rose to prominence as the lead singer of The Outsiders, his youthful tenor carrying hits that captured the energy of the 1960s.

He later shared his voice with new audiences while remaining grateful for the lifelong friends and fans who accompanied him on the journey.

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