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b. Oliver Lee Rodgers, 4 Dec 1939, Hughes, Arkansas, USA, d. 7 Might 1990. Rodgers discovered electric guitar from his dad and was inspired by B.B. Ruler, Robert Nighthawk and Muddy Waters. After developing his first music group at age 17, he documented as accompanist to Forest Town Joe Pugh in 1959. 2 yrs later, Rodgers resolved in Minneapolis, starting an extended association with Mojo Burford. He also documented with Lazy Costs Lucas. In the first 70s Rodgers experienced a spell as guitarist in Muddy Waters’ music group, and after some years from music, he created his own music group within the 80s, earning several music honours in Minnesota. His Blue Moon solitary ‘Big Leg Female/Cadillac Blues’ was voted ‘Blues Solitary Of 1990’ within the worldwide W.C. Handy honours. Rodgers only produced one full recording, which was extremely acclaimed on its launch, and tragically coincided along with his loss of life on 7 May 1990, before a tour of the united kingdom.
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Full Name Sonny Rodgers
Died May 7, 1990, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Moonlighting |
1988 |
TV Series choreographer - 1 episode |
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| Caddyshack II |
1988 |
choreographer |
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| Fame |
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TV Series choreographer - 44 episodes, 1985 - 1987 choreography supervisor - 1 episode, 1987 |
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| The New Mike Hammer |
1986-1987 |
TV Series choreographer - 2 episodes |
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| Tall Tales & Legends |
1986 |
TV Series choreographer - 1 episode |
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| Gimme a Break! |
1982 |
TV Series choreographer - 1 episode |
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| Americathon |
1979 |
choreographer |
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| Ringo |
1978 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| The Sonny and Cher Show |
1976-1977 |
TV Series choreographer - 33 episodes |
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| Celebration: The American Spirit |
1976 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| Mary's Incredible Dream |
1976 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| Sammy |
1974 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour |
1973 |
TV Series choreography - 1 episode |
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| Zenith Presents: A Salute to Television's 25th Anniversary |
1972 |
TV Special choreographer |
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| Diana! |
1971 |
TV Special choreographer |
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| Swing Out, Sweet Land |
1970 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee |
1969 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| Elvis |
1968 |
TV Special choreographer |
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| The Soupy Sales Hour |
1966 |
TV Movie choreographer |
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| Hullabaloo |
1965 |
TV Series associate choreographer - 2 episodes |
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Music Department
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Breakin' |
1984 |
choreographer: musical numbers / stager: musical numbers |
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| The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show |
1974 |
TV Series stager - 16 episodes |
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Director
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Fame |
1987 |
TV Series 1 episode |
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| The Sonny and Cher Show |
1977 |
TV Series 1 episode |
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| Mary's Incredible Dream |
1976 |
TV Movie |
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Actor
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| CHiPs |
1979 |
TV Series |
Dancer |
| The Helen Reddy Show |
1973 |
TV Series |
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| West Side Story |
1961 |
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Loco |
Producer
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya |
1975 |
TV Series producer |
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Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| West Side Story: A Place for Us - West Side Story's Legacy |
2011 |
Documentary short |
Himself |
| You Write the Songs |
1986 |
TV Series |
Himself - Choreographer |
| Elvis |
1968 |
TV Special |
Himself |
Nominated awards
Nominated awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
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| 1976 |
Primetime Emmy |
Primetime Emmy Awards |
Outstanding Achievement in Choreography |
Mary's Incredible Dream (1976) |
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