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Lott, Sonny
Sonny Lott, 71, an Iowa City musician and local legend, peacefully left this Earth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, from a long battle with cancer. A gathering time will be Monday, Dec. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. There also will be a “Sonny Lott Memorial Jam” on Dec. 27 at The Mill in Iowa City at 7 p.m.
Sonny, whose real name was Fletcher Henderson Lott, came to Iowa City over 40 years ago and played drums with many of the best bands in the area. He was mainly known as a rock steady drummer. Sonny was also a fantastic vocalist, famous for his renditions of “Mustang Sally”, “Stormy Monday” and the other classics. Perhaps his greatest gift was his ability to befriend practically everyone he met.
Survivors include three daughters, Vikki Lott-Hoke, and Rubi and Kim Lott; his former wife, Gertrude Chambers; his adopted family, the Haywards; and countless friends and fans.
He was preceded in death by his son, Tony.
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Published Dec. 14, 2013, in The Gazette
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