MAD releases statement on Sonny Burgess performance

EL DORADO — Arkansas, along with the rest of the music world, lost a true treasure with the passing of Sonny Burgess. The entire staff at El Dorado Festivals & Events would like to pass along our heartfelt sympathy to Sonny’s family, friends and fans. Although we had Sonny booked to perform this November at the El Dorado Film Festival, we are still going to follow through with screening the documentary on his legendary career. The Legendary Pacers have agreed to perform a tribute to his music, immediately following the showing. Hailing from Newport, Sonny’s music took him around the world sharing stages with the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and the rest of his legendary Sun Records family. The world lost a true legend and a link to the past, present and future of rock & roll.