As per our current Database, Sonny Payne has been died on Jan 29, 1979 (age 52).
When Sonny Payne die, Sonny Payne was 52 years old.
| Popular As | Sonny Payne |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | May 4, 1926 (New York) |
| Birthday | May 4 |
| Town/City | New York |
| Nationality | New York |
Sonny Payne’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Sonny Payne was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Jazz Drummer who collaborated with Musicians Harry James and Count Basie. He also performed for a time with the big band of Erskine Hawkins.
Early in his career, he played with Hot Lips Page and Tiny Grimes.
During the mid 1970s, he toured with Saxophonist Illinois Jacquet.
His father Chris Columbus also had a career as a Drummer.
He frequently collaborated with jazz Pianist Count Basie.
