Sonny and Cher: 11 Rare Photos of the Iconic Music and TV Duo We Couldn’t Get Enough Of
'The Sonny and Cher Show' premiered on August 1 back in 1971!
Sonny and Cher have gone down as one of the most iconic duos in music history. Consisting of then-spouses Cher and Sonny Bono, this musical twosome are the voices behind hits like “I Got You Babe,” “The Beat Goes On,” “Baby Don’t Go” and more. In addition to a successful music career, the duo were the hosts of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and The Sonny & Cher Show. The couple were together a total of thirteen years before divorcing in 1975, but their legacy remains as one of the most prominent and talented musical couples in history. With The Sonny & Cher Show having premiered on August 1, 1971, take a look at a few iconic throwback photos of Sonny and Cher as a young couple.
Sonny and Cher young
1965: Sonny gets silly
Cher sports her signature straight, raven-haired ‘do while Sonny plays around, using her locks as a mustache in this 1965 snapshot.
1965: A colorful duo
Sonny and Cher never shied away from eccentric clothing, creating a style that was uniquely their own. In this photo, the couple sports matching blue and purple outfits, with Cher’s makeup looking absolutely stunning — The singer somehow managed to expertly emulate 1960s aesthetics time after time!
1965: Does it get any cooler than this?
A young Sonny and Cher sit atop matching cars while holding close an adorable pup. This couple sure knew how to capture that 60s charm!
1965: Talk about a trio!
Sonny and Cher pose alongside famed musician Bob Dylan in this photograph taken at Atlantic Studios in New York.
1966: Sonny snaps a photo
This duo was never one to shy away from a matching set, and we sure do love them for it! Here, Sonny holds a camera in hand in this 1966 photo taken in Hamburg, Germany.
1966: Cher looks absolutely fabulous in fur
Cher shows off her one-of-a-kind style, sporting a black and white fur piece in this 1966 photo of the couple out and about.
1966: The couple puts in the work in the studio
The musical duo look on while recording in Los Angeles in 1966.
1967: Sonny and Cher are all smiles
The young couple look happy as can be in this adorable throwback photo.
Circa 1968: A loving embrace
Do you see those lashes?! Cher amps up the glam in this promotional photo taken for The Sonny and Cher Show. Meanwhile, Sonny sports his iconic ‘stache.
1968: Home sweet home
Sonny and Cher pose in front of their Encino, California home. We love seeing these two cute and casual!
1973: A family affair
This glamorous photo of Sonny and Cher with Chaz Bono is iconic due to Cher’s outfit alone!
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