2019.006.004 [Brochure]

Pictured above a brochure depicting the history of the famous rock duo, the Everly Brothers. Donald was born in Kentucky in 1937. Two years later, the family moved to Chicago, IL and Philip was born. At an early age, the boys were exposed to music, mostly country western and blues, by their father Ike Everly and their mother. Upon leaving Kentucky, Mr. Everly decided to devote his time to music. The Everly eventually moved to Waterloo and than settled in Shenandoah, IA. Mr. Everly, along with his wife Margaret, accepted a job at the KMA radio station in Shenandoah where they would perform live music. Starting at the ages of eight and six, the boys joined their parents on "The Everly Radio Show" that was broadcasting on KENT and KMA by 1950. The Everly Brothers big break came in 1956, three years after moving to Tennessee, when Chet Atkins helped the boys to record a demo for Columbia Records. They released hit after hit with titles including "Bye Bye Love" and "Wake Up Little Susie". The brothers' success landed them air time on the Ed Sullivan Show and a million dollar deal with Warner Brother. Later in 1986, the Everly Brothers were one of the first ten to be inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. Their childhood home is currently a museum in Shenandoah for visitors and fans to visit the legendary rock artists early beginnings. Bill Hillman, a local resident, purchases the home in 2006 and moved it. It currently sits across the street from his bar and is living museum. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.