Leaving behind his beautiful voice, musician Jimy Sohns took his last breath at 75 on Friday, July 28., know his cause of death, biography and obituary
Lead Singer from 60’s band the Shadows of Knight left for the heavenly abode after suffering a massive stroke.
Gloria, the famous sing-along song by Jimmy Sohns and his band, is what made them famous and it was a massive hit among the audience.
Singer Jimy Sohns Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Biography, Age, Songs List, Net Worth
#RIP ~ Sadly #TDIM #DiedToday Jul-29-2022 Jimmy Sohns, blues, blues-rock singer, the Shadows of Knight, born ca.1947 https://t.co/GQLMvGpe1J pic.twitter.com/aQJZ6hCTbh
— Make Today Rock 🇺🇦 #FBPE #FBR (@maketodayrock) July 30, 2022
R.I.P. Jimmy Sohns, vocalista do Shadows of Knight. pic.twitter.com/17ahFuC9EL
— Bento Araujo (@poeirazine) July 27, 2022
According to the reports, the Illinois band confirmed Jimmy’s stroke and had him hospitalized. Sadly, the news of his demise was made public by his daughter Raechel on Friday.
Jimmy Sohns’ Band ‘The Shadows Of Knight’
Jimmy and a pal of his still maintained the Shadows of Knight’s social media accounts. They posted vintage photos of the band members taken at The Shadows of Knight’s Peak. In one of his posts, he wrote, “I loved signing autographs back then and I still do 55 years later.” Share any stories of meeting me here! “
Sohns also is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Kathy Strahan of Roselle, and his former wife, Susan Stone of Chicago and the 75 year old had a net worth of $5 million.
The Shadows of Knight began playing music in the year 1964 under the simple name ‘Shadows’ with the founding members: Warren Rogers (lead guitar), Norm Gotsch (rhythm guitar), Roger Spielmann (rhythm and lead guitar/vocals), Tom Schiffer (drums), Wayne Pursell (bass guitar), and Jim Sohns (vocals).
In the year 1964, the band released about an already existing band with the same name from Britain. The band’s new identity, The Shadows of Knight, was suggested by Whiz Winters.
Four of the band members at that time attended Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, where the sports team was known as the “Knights,” and their new moniker was a great amalgamation of the British Invasion in the music of the period.
Fans Are Left Heartbroken By The News
RIP Jimy Sohns. Good friend and lead singer of the Shadows Of Knight. They were one of the archetypes of Garage Rock and helped define Chicago RocknRoll. Deepest condolences to his family. He will live forever in the Underground Garage.
— 🕉Stevie Van Zandt☮️ (@StevieVanZandt) July 30, 2022
R.I.P. Jimy Sohns, vocalist for the Shadows of Knight has passed away today. I photographed him many times from the 1970s-2010. Great guy, he will be missed by all who knew him.
— Linda Matlow (@LindaMatlow) July 30, 2022
(1) I'm very saddened to share the news that Jimy Sohns, lead singer of the Shadows of Knight, my band’s former road manager and long-term friend has transitioned into spirit.
— skafish (@skafish) July 30, 2022
Another one wrote, “Never will I forget” “Gloria” drifting up to my AM radio at night in Wisconsin from WLS. RIP Jimy,” while another fan said, “A great artist and sensitive man. He accepted to work with his fans, and we made a record together, which will be a milestone in our lives! “