Sonny T. facts for kids
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Sonny T.
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| Birth name | Sonny Thompson |
| Genres | Funk, R&B, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, musician |
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| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Hollywood |
| Associated acts | New Power Generation, Nick Jonas & The Administration |
Sonny T. (born Sonny Thompson) is an American bass player. He is known for being a member of The New Power Generation. This was the band for the famous musician Prince. Sonny T. played with Prince from 1991 to 1996.
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Sonny T.'s Early Music Days
Sonny T. started his music career in Minneapolis. He was part of local bands like Back to Black. He also played with a group called The Lewis Connection.
Interestingly, Prince played guitar and sang on one of Sonny T.'s songs. This song was called "Got To Be Something Here." It was on The Lewis Connection's only album. This recording was made around 1976 or 1977. It was also one of Prince's very first recordings!
Playing with Other Artists
Sonny T. has worked with many different musicians. From 2000 to 2006, he recorded and toured with a French musician named Michel Portal. They made an album called "Minneapolis."
Joining Nick Jonas & The Administration
In 2010, Sonny T. became a member of Nick Jonas and the Administration. This band was a project created by Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers.
Sonny T. joined with other musicians who had also played with Prince. These included drummer Michael Bland and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella.
More Recent Projects
Starting in 2015, Sonny T. began playing with Minneapolis artist Alex Rossi.
In 2021, Sonny T. joined a YouTube show called Cory and the Wongnotes. This show is hosted by musician Cory Wong. Sonny T. played bass and electric guitar in the band for the show. He also played bass on Cory Wong's album, The Paisley Park Session, that same year.
