The Everly Brothers, Don and Phil Everly, were an iconic American rock and country music duo known for their steel-string acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. With a career that took flight in the late 1950s, their influence on the music industry was profound, shaping the sounds of generations of musicians to follow. The brothers were hailing from Kentucky, and they found their fame with hits like "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," and "All I Have to Do Is Dream," songs that remain timeless classics. Their music seamlessly blended rock and roll with country, creating a unique and highly popular hybrid that culminated in them being among the first ten artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

Throughout their career, The Everly Brothers enjoyed significant chart success and made numerous television appearances, including several memorable performances on "The Ed Sullivan Show," which have been preserved in live recordings. Behind the scenes, the brothers' relationship was tumultuous, leading to an onstage breakup in 1973. Their split would last for about a decade, after which they reunited and continued to perform together, solidifying their legacy before Phil's death in 2014 and Don's in 2021. An element less recognized but significantly influential was their work in the late '60s, captured in collections like "Down In the Bottom: The Country Rock Sessions 1966 - 1968", which showcase their contribution to the development of country rock, further attesting to their versatility and impact on multiple genres within the music scene.

Genres

Adult Standards

Folk Rock

Mellow Gold

Rock-and-roll

Rockabilly

Sunshine Pop

Related Artists

The Beach Boys

Roy Orbison

Simon & Garfunkel

The Beatles

Chuck Berry

The Hollies

The Righteous Brothers

Buddy Holly

Ricky Nelson

The Crickets

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Bob Dylan

Latest Release

Crying In The Rain (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, February 18, 1962)

The Everly Brothers

Single - Released November 1, 2022