Sonny Bono, whose full name is Salvatore Phillip Bono, was born on February 16, 1935.
Paul David Hewson ( born 10 May 1960 ) , known by his stage name Bono ( [ ˈbɒnoʊ ] ) , is an Irish singer-songwriter , musician , venture capitalist , businessman , and philanthropist . Salvatore Phillip `` Sonny '' Bono ( [ ˈboʊnoʊ ] February 16 , 1935 -- January 5 , 1998 ) was an American singer , producer , and politician who came to fame in partnership with his second wife Cher , as the popular singing duo Sonny & Cher .