Singer Phil Everly -- one half of the groundbreaking, smooth-sounding, record-setting duo, the Everly Brothers -- has died, a hospital spokeswoman said.
He was 74.
Patricia Aidem, a spokeswoman at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, confirmed Everly's death on Friday, but could not provide additional details, citing the family's request.
During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Phil Everly and his brother, Don (now 76), ranked among the elite in the music world by virtue of their pitch-perfect harmonies and
emotive lyrics.
Rolling Stone labeled the Everly Brothers "the most important vocal duo in rock," having influenced the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and many other acts.
Along the way, they notched 35 Top 100 songs -- more than any other vocal pair.
The Everly Brothers' sound -- with Don's lower register generally ringing in perfect thirds with Phil's higher voice -- was the backbone of dozens of hits.
The two began as songwriters before signing a deal in 1957 with Cadence Records. They became international
sensations over the next five years with tunes such as "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "When Will I Be Loved" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream." In terms of record sales,
their chief rivals during this stretch were Elvis Presley and Pat Boone.
Their style -- a product of their blend of rock 'n' roll with Appalachian folk, bluegrass and other genres more closely aligned to their Kentucky roots -- helped them earn inductions in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
"The amount of music that can be directly traced to the Everly Brothers is incredible," wrote one admirer on
Twitter. "Thanks, Phil...and 'Bye Bye.'"
www.benlatestnews.com
Monday, 6 January 2014
Home »
» Singer Phil Everly -- half of legendary Everly Brothers -- dies
Singer Phil Everly -- half of legendary Everly Brothers -- dies
02:09
No comments
Related Posts:
‘No cannolis in the new car!’ Italian cops land a Huracán LP610-4Dubai isn't the only country with a menacing police vehicle arsenal. Italy – the land of supercars – has some serious law enforcement machines of its own, thanks to Lamborghini.This week, Lamborghini's President and C… Read More
Brussels fatal gun attack at Jewish museumPolice have cordoned off the area but will not confirm if the gunman is still being pursued, as Duncan Crawford reports from the scene.A gunman has shot dead two men and a woman at the Jewish Museum in the Belgian capital Bru… Read More
Redknapp did not expect QPR winnerQPR manager Harry Redknapp admits he could not see his side scoring before Bobby Zamora's last-minute winner in the Championship play-off final.Zamora scored with Rangers' first shot on target in the 90th minute as th… Read More
European Cup Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid win their 10th European Cup as they finally overwhelmed arch-rivals Atletico Madrid in a compelling Champions League final in Lisbon.* Story of the match:*Diego Godin opened scoring for *Atletico after Iker Casillas error*Sergio Ramos forced extra time with dramatic 93rd-minute header*Goals from Gareth Bale, Marcelo and *Cristiano Ronaldo seal win*Real end… Read More
FULL Report on Madrid lifting the UEFA Champions league Cup at LisbonSummary * Real Madrid clinch 10th European Cup *Real come from behind to win in extra time * Ramos, Bale, Marcelo, Ronaldo score for Real * Bale gets crucial goal in extra timeRecent live reporting postsRe… Read More
0 comments:
Post a Comment