My Favorite Bands Logo
HomeMusic NewsArticles

Sonny Landreth

About

Born: February 1, 1951 in Canton, Mississippi, USA. He is a singer, composer and guitarist, especially known for his slide guitar playing and advanced technique. "Sonny Landreth is probably the most underestimated musician on the planet, and also probably one of the most advanced.” (Eric Clapton).


He spent his childhood in Lafayette, Louisiana, and in the 1950s and 1960s, Landreth came in contact with the blues, jazz, cajun and zydeco artists whose styles influenced his music. “Growing up in southwest Louisiana with a really rich cultural heritage, I got a lot of influences,” Landreth explained in the Chicago Tribune.

Sonny Landreth currently resides in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

Data provided by Discogs
Concert Tickets available at StubHub!
People Also Ask

Some of Sonny Landreth's most popular tracks include Congo Square, Native Stepson, Taylor's Rock, All About You, Broken Hearted Road. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Born: February 1, 1951 in Canton, Mississippi, USA. He is a singer, composer and guitarist, especially known for his slide guitar playing and advanced technique. "Sonny Landreth is probably the most u... Read the full biography on this page.

You can find Sonny Landreth vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.

Artist Links

Follow Sonny Landreth