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Sonny Clay (Pianist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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William Rogers Campbell "Sonny" Clay was an American jazz pianist, drummer, and bandleader, who had an unusual impact on the development of Australian jazz.

About Sonny Clay

Pianist Sonny Clay was born in Texas, United States on May 15, 1899. He dies at the age of 73, on April 13, 1973.

After bringing his band to Australia in 1928, he became an unintentional hero of Australia's jazz scene.

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Sonny Clay before becoming famous

Sonny Clay was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1899 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

He took piano, drums, and saxophone lessons. He started performing with local bands in Phoenix and went on to tour with many orchestras up and down the West Coast.

Achievement of Sonny Clay

In predominantly white Australia, his all-black jazz band drew a lot of attention—too much attention, in fact, as the ensemble was suspected of having affairs with white women and taking drugs. He was deported in the midst of a media frenzy.

Sonny Clay's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in Chapel Hill, Texas, but moved to Phoenix with his family when he was eight years old.

Sonny Clay Collabed with

Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong was unable to perform in Australia until 1954 due to his feud with the country and the country's subsequent ban on black musicians.

Sonny Clay Income & Net worth

Sonny Clay's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a pianist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Sonny Clay.

Sonny Clay Height and Weight

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Latest information about Sonny Clay updated on March 21 2023.