PHIL EVERLY DIES

It's probably because he was growing up during the period of time when the Everly Brothers were releasing hit after hit that Bill was a fan. I can remember buying their Reunion concert album in the mid-80s and Bill being very interested in hearing it. He even took a cassette copy home, so I have to assume that he listened to it again at some point. So, another of his favorites joins him. Bill is accumulating quite the band. I'm looking forward to hearing them someday... Rest in Peace Phil Everly! (Everly died of complications related to COPD.)



With his older brother Don, Phil Everly, who has died of pulmonary disease aged 74, formed one of pop music's greatest vocal partnerships. If it was Elvis Presley who became the most spectacular icon of 1950s rock'n'roll, the Everly Brothers created a musical legacy which was every bit as influential. Their unique vocal harmonies, coupled with ingenious guitar arrangements and timeless material, had a revolutionary impact on the Beatles, the Hollies, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and Crosby Stills & Nash. (Click here to read the complete obituary from The Guardian.)

More about the death of Phil Everly:

Don Everly Reacts to Brother Phil's Death: 'I Always Thought I'd Go First' by Erin Hill {Parade}

Phil Everly's Son Jason Remembers His Rock Pioneer Dad by Patrick Doyle {Rolling Stone}

Phil Everly's Family Recall His Humble Life and Final Days by Howard Breuer {People}

Linda Ronstadt and others remember Phil Everly (1939-2014) by Randy Lewis {Los Angeles Times}

Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones pay tribute to Phil Everly {NME}

Bye Bye Love: A Personal Farewell to Phil Everly by Jane Heller {Huffington Post}

Phil Everly lent perfect pitch to brothers' harmonies by Jerry Shriver and Maria Puente {USA Today}

Phil Everly never got to soar as a solo act by Joel Selvin {San Francisco Chronicle}

Phil Everly: Harmony To His Brother's Melody by Sam H. Sanders {NPR}

Phil Everly: The Final Interview by Tom Lanham {Paste}

Here's a sample of some of the Everly Brothers best work:

HAPPY 62nd BILL!!!

Today would have been Bill's 62nd Birthday!!! That's right - if Bill were alive today he could start collecting Social Security... Rather than post just a single picture today, here's a link to a photo book I created shortly after he died to celebrate his life. Enjoy!

Click here - or on the book image - to view the photo book.