Everly

The Everly Brothers were a groundbreaking American rock duo known for their signature steel-string acoustic guitar sound and close harmony singing. Made up of Don and Phil Everly, they blended rock and roll, country, and pop, helping pave the way for country rock. Raised in a musical family, they started performing as children on radio with their parents and gained national attention in the 1950s. Their first major hit, "Bye Bye Love," topped charts in 1957, followed by classics like "Wake Up Little Susie" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream." Hits continued into the early 1960s, with "Cathy's Clown" becoming their biggest-selling single. The brothers influenced major acts such as the Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel with their harmonies and style. Despite a decline in US popularity during the 1960s, they remained successful abroad and reunited in 1983, performing together until Phil's passing in 2014. The Everly Brothers are members of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame and are widely recognized as one of the most influential duos in popular music history.