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Jack Sonni was a pivotal guitarist and guitarist-synth player who joined Dire Straits in 1984, contributing to the Brothers in Arms era and performing with the band at the landmark Live Aid concert in 1985. After leaving Dire Straits, he led The Leisure Class and hosted the podcast The Leisure Class with Jack Sonni, continuing to share his musical insights and performances. While Sonni passed away in 2023, his legacy continues through archival releases and tributes that celebrate his distinctive guitar work and stage presence.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

This page covers Sonni's biography, discography highlights, and the ongoing discussion around his influence in rock and pop music, with context on his work with Dire Straits and his post-Dire Straits projects. We also provide background on venues and cities connected to his career, and link official social profiles for fans to follow.

The live experience

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Note: Jack Sonni is not currently performing live due to his passing in 2023. However, fans can explore archival releases and tributes from 2025–2026 that honor his contribution to Dire Straits and The Leisure Class. For fans seeking live music options, consider similar artists and tribute acts continuing the Dire Straits legacy in venues across major cities.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Stay connected with his official pages for announcements, archival releases, and legacy performances via the links below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Jack Sonni and The Leisure Class

  • Joined Dire Straits in 1984 for the Brothers in Arms era and played guitar/guitar synthesizer on the 1985 album.
  • Performed with Dire Straits on the 1985 Live Aid show at Wembley Stadium.
  • Led his own band The Leisure Class and hosted The Leisure Class with Jack Sonni (podcast) after exiting Dire Straits.
  • Brothers in Arms (1985) is one of the world’s best-selling albums; it was the first to sell one million copies on CD.
  • The 40th-anniversary reissues of Brothers in Arms (2025) include a previously unreleased Live In 85 concert from San Antonio, relevant to Sonni’s legacy.
  • Posthumous/archival activity in 2025–2026 includes Dire Straits Legacy tours without Sonni; Jack Sonni is not performing live due to his death in 2023.

The records

Jack Sonni and The Leisure Class Discography

  • San Antonio Live in 85
    2025 · Mercury Records Limited (UMC)
  • Brothers in Arms
    1985 · Vertigo (international) / Warner Bros. (US)

The hits

Top Jack Sonni and The Leisure Class Songs

  • Money for Nothing
    1985 · US #1; UK #4
  • Walk of Life
    1985 · US #7; UK #2
  • So Far Away
    1985 · US #19; UK #20

Note: Jack Sonni is not currently performing live due to his passing in 2023. However, fans can explore archival releases and tributes from 2025–2026 that honor his contribution to Dire Straits and The Leisure Class. For fans seeking live music options, consider similar artists and tribute acts continuing the Dire Straits legacy in venues across major cities.

Stay connected with his official pages for announcements, archival releases, and legacy performances via the links below.

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