Everly brothers phil everly biography

ByFrank F.

The Everly Brothers' clear, melodic harmonies influenced an entire generation of artists.

But there was more to the brothers than concordant vocals. They excelled on the charts whether they were singing songs written by themselves or others, and their well-practiced guitar skills added intricacy and complexity to hit songs such as "Bye Bye Love," "All You Have to Do is Dream," and "Crying in the Rain." But Don and Phil Everly's relationship wasn't always, well, harmonious.

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The Everly Brothers may have been the picture of 1950s clean-cut good looks and clean-cut tunes, but things got a little messy behind the scenes.

Factors ranging from substance abuse to smashed guitars created turbulence in the brothers' career and relationship. But even when they took a step back from the limelight, the artists that dominated the mainstream were clear disciples of the Everly sound.

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