R.I.P. Don Everly
Don Everly, the last remaining member of the Everly Brothers and a pioneer of rock 'n' roll, died in his Nashville home on Saturday. He was 84.
A family spokesperson confirmed Everly's death with The Times, but revealed no cause.
A statement from the family was partly: “Don lived by what he felt in his heart. Don expressed his appreciation for the ability to live his dreams with his soul mate and wife, Adela, and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother.”
Their breakthrough came after the Everly's moved to Nashville in the mid-1950s. The brothers got a contract with the New York record company Cadence Records and recorded the song 'Bye Bye Love' in 1957. It was an instant hit. Don and Phil bought an Oldsmobile, toured with Johnny Cash, went to wear matching suits and saw their fan base grow.
That same year, 'Wake Up, Little Susie', 'All I Have To Do Is Dream' and 'Claudette' followed. In 1958, their fame was compliant with those of Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson and Pat Boone. The music style of the singing and guitar-playing brothers inspired the bands and pop musicians who, after them, ascended the global pop stages: The Beatles , Simon & Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt and The Beach Boys.
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