Don Everly, one half of The Everly Brothers, has died at the age of 84.
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A spokesperson for the family confirmed the news to the Los Angeles Times and said Everly died at his Nashville home on Saturday.
“Don lived by what he felt in his heart,” a statement to the outlet read. “Don expressed his appreciation for the ability to live his dreams ... with his soulmate and wife, Adela, and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother.”
Everly was born in Kentucky in 1937 and had a musical upbringing alongside his younger brother Phil Everly. As kids, the two made appearances on the radio singing as “Little Donnie and Baby Boy Phil” while also singing alongside their parents.
The Everly Brothers released their self-titled debut album in late 1957 as the record became an immediate hit. The singles “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie” peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart and have gone on to leave a legacy as two of the duo’s signature songs.
From the release of their debut album until 1963, The Everly Brothers had 15 top 10 hits. In their career, the duo released 21 studio albums along with numerous live and compilation records.
The Everly Brothers were among the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s inaugural class in 1986. The duo served as an influence to artists across genres including The Beatles, Keith Richards, Reba McEntire, and countless others.
A cause of death was not given.
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