About Sonny Til
Lived 1928 – 1981 (aged 53). Sonny Til was an American musician.
Earlington Carl Tilghman, known as Sonny Til (August 18, 1928 – December 9, 1981), was an American singer. He was the lead singer of The Orioles, a vocal group from Baltimore, Maryland, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
By 1960 Til was the only original member left. He led the Orioles from its establishment until his death in 1981 of heart failure, complicated by diabetes.
Discography
With the Orioles Today (Dobre Records DR1016, 1978) "Old Gold / New Gold" (RCA LSP-4538, 1971) With Band Back to the Chapel (Dobre Records DR1026, 1978)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Sonny Til's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Sonny Til?
American musician (1928–1981)
When was Sonny Til born?
Sonny Til was born on 18 August 1928.
When did Sonny Til die?
Sonny Til died on 9 December 1981.
What was Sonny Til's occupation?
Sonny Til was a musician.
What nationality was Sonny Til?
Sonny Til was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sonny Til. https://biography.guide/sonny-til/
MLA: "Sonny Til." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sonny-til/.
Chicago: "Sonny Til." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sonny-til/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:20 UTC