Sad to hear of the passing of Sonny Knight. A great singer & a kind man—Grateful I had opportunity to write about his talents. RIP, Sonny.❤️ pic.twitter.com/2ikK2fOpMj

— Erik Thompson (@eriktmpls) June 17, 2017

Heartbroken that we've lost Sonny Knight. An incredible voice and talent, and a truly kind-hearted man. I will miss him deeply. pic.twitter.com/cWLNBqbULT

— Andrea Swensson (@SlingshotAnnie) June 17, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight. @BoogalooSonny was the Twin Cities' true soul man.

— Jon Bream (@jonbream) June 17, 2017

So so sad to hear that #SonnyKnight has passed away. Such mixed emotions this weekend. Looking for more music and … https://t.co/KiGqYymp7U pic.twitter.com/u6rsioMxkF

— Nate Ryan (@nateryanphoto) June 17, 2017

Sonny Knight: RIP. pic.twitter.com/PafklbnG0p

— Jamie Millard (@jjmillard) June 17, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight. Thanks for the music 🎶 #legend https://t.co/zS09s99IV9

— Mpls Craft Market (@mplscraftmkt) June 17, 2017

We lost another musical treasure. Sonny Knight was the real. Love and thoughts to his family, Gina, Anica, Dutchie. 💜💜💜

— chanceYork (@Chancey_Crunch) June 17, 2017

So sad about Sonny Knight ... such an immense talent and a wonderful human being. 😢 https://t.co/yRDV3VLtd8

— Luke Taylor (@LukeTaylorMN) June 17, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight. I just found this picture from Beer Dabbler 2014 where he was hanging out with @mayorcoleman. pic.twitter.com/NWc7EWPoa9

— Barb Abney (@BarbAbney) June 17, 2017

Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of Sonny Knight. We're thankful to have had such a talented soul grace our stage. pic.twitter.com/CGXV7dtPXE

— First Avenue (@FirstAvenue) June 17, 2017

Rest in Peace Sonny Knighthttps://t.co/DlKQiyD5Me pic.twitter.com/PGsBYhE4f5

— TKA (@KurlandAgency) June 19, 2017

We mourn the loss of our friend Sonny Knight of @BoogalooSonny and will think of him and his family as we start the festival this week.

— TC Jazz Festival (@tcjazzfestival) June 19, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight

He was a good man.https://t.co/IRkpzRVRNo

— T E K 🌐 (@Tekhiphop) June 17, 2017

One year and a week ago we got the opportunity to experience this immense talent. RIP Sonny Knight. https://t.co/4N5GvorbOw #ripsonnyknight pic.twitter.com/Nn1FoNVFYS

— Isthmus (@isthmus) June 17, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sonny Knight's passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and bandmates. pic.twitter.com/BP1r0IfGGX

— McNallySmith (@mcnallysmith) June 17, 2017

Oh man, RIP to Sonny Knight. A class act. 💛

— claire de lune (@ClaireMPLS) June 17, 2017

Rest in peace, Sonny Knighthttps://t.co/TFRLJdTIjO

— Fifth Element (@fifthelementRSE) June 17, 2017

........Sonny Knight.

💔😔💔😢

— roz (@rozstapasta) June 17, 2017

Tribute to #SonnyKnight https://t.co/AzmmauBsYJ @SecretStashMPLS #soul #funk #Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/KXuc1sDXij

— Soul Bag (@soul_bag_mag) June 19, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight. Another great Minnesota artist gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/IsEwVbslCX

— Mallory Edwards (@Darl1ngN1kk1) June 19, 2017

We'll miss you Sonny Knight. Rest in Soul 😢#SonnyKnightandtheLakers #SoulMusic https://t.co/PBu6MTAqYG pic.twitter.com/NpMeLLcDlg

— Tim McG Photo (@TimMcGPhoto) June 19, 2017

Been in a weird funk ever since learning about @BoogalooSonny passing. I'll never forget seeing him groove the @RedHerringDLH. What a soul.

— Erin Welch (@ErinWelch23) June 18, 2017

Rest in peace Sonny Knight. You made Minneapolis fun. Summer nights won't be the same without you swinging the stage

— Genetic Drift (@generic_drift) June 18, 2017

Love this pic of Sonny Knight tearing it up at SXSW 2014 by @tonynelsonphoto. Our obit on the great MN soul man: https://t.co/3NvRj7TpAR pic.twitter.com/jT6oQZymlB

— C. Riemenschneider (@ChrisRstrib) June 18, 2017

RIP to one of the funk/soul legends - Sonny Knight. Our condolences to his family, friends & all at @SecretStashMPLS https://t.co/wXqQBteAFZ pic.twitter.com/WNxgU30hgf

— Press Junkie PR (@PressJunkiePR) June 18, 2017

Rest in peace forever Sonny Knight. Sincere condolences to family and friends.

He was a damn good showman and a down to earth human being.

— ntrh (@grovelandworld) June 18, 2017

It was an honor to meet @BoogalooSonny. RIP Sonny Knight. A talented performer and and a great guy. This is after his Humboldt Park show. pic.twitter.com/Y9Jlc4lMzT

— Dr. Sushi (@DrSushiWMSE) June 18, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight. May you have extracted maximum joy from your late-breaking, all-too-brief turn in the spotlight.

— Doug Dillaman (@dillamonster) June 18, 2017

#rip Sonny Knight, a legend. pic.twitter.com/UZgxTalVUI

— chloe (@ChloexAva) June 18, 2017

Thank you, Sonny Knight. You were one of the best. https://t.co/AvIAYYYYFT

— InterStateFC (@InterStateFC) June 18, 2017

Ride on brother. RIP Sonny Knight. His legacy lives on! https://t.co/NFZJCg3iWS

— Corey Medina (@Medz777) June 17, 2017

Sad to hear about Sonny Knight, always put on a hell of a show.

— Dan Doherty (@DangerDoherty) June 17, 2017

Peace to the God Sonny Knight of Sonny Knight & The Lakers. Rest easy, Sonny. pic.twitter.com/as217tMTvV

— Foodie Tang (@EgyptoKnuckles) June 17, 2017

Lemme hear you say YEAH! RIP Sonny Knight ♥️https://t.co/z4sevxp0pI

— Leif 🍁 Brostrom (@leiftheviking) June 17, 2017

Wow, we lost a giant in the music community today. #restinpower #sonnyknightandthelakers #sonnyknight #minneapoli… https://t.co/KtM24JKspr pic.twitter.com/YjKynjrbHQ

— Humans Win! (@HumansWin) June 17, 2017

RIP Sonny Knight :( Another musician gone too soon.

— Jenifer Kramer (@ChestnutCrested) June 17, 2017

RIP the the great Sonny Knight. Turn this up. https://t.co/cNP9mq5hAx

— JackW (@Jack_TwoHands) June 17, 2017

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