Sponsored Links Sonny Payne Complete Dating History Add new Post Sponsored Links Sonny Payne wiki Login to Edit Bio: Jazz drummer who collaborated with musicians Harry James and Count Basie. He also performed for a time with the big band of Erskine Hawkins. Early in his career, he played with Hot Lips Page and Tiny Grimes.Date of Birth: 04 May, 1926Zodiac Sign: TaurusPlace of Birth: New YorkDied: 53 years agoDate of Death: 29 Jan, 1979Profession: Drummer Show more bio data > Sonny Payne Latest Videos