Sonny Bono died on January 5, 1998 of massive head injuries suffered when he hit a tree while skiing at the Heavenly Ski Resort near South Lake Tahoe, California. Best known as half of the singing duo Sonny and Cher, Bono produced several successful records with hits such as "I Got You, Babe" and "The Beat Goes On." The couple also starred in their own comedy/variety show ("The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" and "The Sonny and Cher Show") during the 1970's, which featured songs from their albums. However, Bono had devoted himself to a budding political career in the years leading up to his death. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994 and was, perhaps, best known in Washington for introducing the controversial Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act.