Don Everly of the Everly Brothers has passed away.
The death of the Rock ’n’ Roll star was confirmed by a family spokesperson to the Los Angeles Times. He died on Saturday at his home in Nashville. The rep did not disclose the cause.
Don, together with his bother Phil, was part of the 1950s and 1960s hit duo the Everly Brothers. The duo’s best known hits include “Bye Bye Love” and “All I Have To Do Is Dream.” Their pair’s famed harmonies are recognized by all and have influenced groups like The Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel.
“It’s almost like we could read each other’s minds when we sang,” Don Everly told The Los Angeles Times shortly after his brother’s death.
Don and Phil has a public breakup in 1973 that was followed by a 10-year estrangement, but their relationship was stronger than that. During their time apart, both pursued solo careers with limited success.
Between 1957 and 1962, the duo had 15 U.S. top 10 hits. They were elected to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and were given a lifetime achievement award at the 1997 Grammys.
