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The Everly Brothers
The sons of two Kentucky country musicians, Don and Phil Everly recorded their first single, "Keep A Lovin’ Me" in 1956. Although the song flopped, their next single, "Bye Bye Love" became a smash hit reaching #2 on the pop charts and #1 on both the Country and R&B charts!
Other singles releases in the 1950’s by the Everly Brothers were "Claudette" (written by Roy Orbison), "Wake Up Little Susie", "(All I Have To Do Is) Dream" and "Bird Dog".
Although the 60’s made The Everly Brothers less commercially viable, they grew artistically and released recordings such as, "I’ll See Your Light" and "It Only Costs a Dime". With contributions by members of The Hollies, the Everly Brothers released a classic album entitled "Two Yanks In England", arguably one of their best efforts.
Known for their mainly acoustic guitar backing, sweet close-harmony vocals and non-threatening lyrics, the Everly Brothers, have become one of rock and roll’s most important acts because their music helped bridge the gap between rock and country music. Their approach to harmony singing also influenced many rock and roll groups of the 1960’s.
The Everly Brothers broke up in 1973, but regrouped in 1983 with a new album produced by Paul McCartney and Dave Edmunds. Their single "On The Wings Of A Nightingale" because a single in both the US and the UK.
With a total of 26 Billboard Top 40 Singles, The Everly Brothers were among the first 10 artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
The Everly Brothers continue to play as a duo world-wide.
Visit the Official Everly Brothers Website at: www.everlybrothers.com
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