The Everly Brothers were an iconic American rock and roll duo known for their close harmony vocals and timeless hits. Their influence shaped generations of musicians and left a lasting mark on popular music.
The Everly Brothers were among the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, during the Hall’s inaugural induction ceremony alongside legends like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.
Practice Questions
Q:What was The Everly Brothers’ biggest hit song?
A:“Bye Bye Love” was their biggest hit.
Released in 1957, “Bye Bye Love” reached major chart success, defining the brothers’ sound and harmonies that influenced countless future rock and country acts.
Q:How would you describe The Everly Brothers’ harmony style?
A:They used close two-part vocal harmony.
Their seamless vocal blending, often with Don singing lower and Phil higher, became a model for harmony-rich pop and rock groups like the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel.