Singer, Songwriter. Born Isaac Donald Everly, he is best remembered as one half of a group he formed with his brother Phil Everly called the "The Everly Brothers." Don was born in what was Brownie, Kentucky but the name was changed to the current name Central City. His career spanned over 50 years, starting in 1956. Their first hit song came in 1957, "Bye Bye Love." They had many other hits through 1958, including: "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have to Do Is Dream," and "Problems," just to name a few. In 1960, they wrote and recorded "Cathy's Clown," which became their number-one-selling single of all time. In 1961 and 1962, they served their country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Their last top 10 song came in 1962 "That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)." In 1973, the group officially broke up after a performance at Knott's Berry Farm but got back together in 1983 and preformed together occasionally until Phil passed away in 2014. During their recording career that spanned from 1956 until 1998, they released 21 studio albums, two live albums, 29 compilation albums, and 75 singles. Don released three solo albums and seven singles. They were part of the first ten artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 1997, they received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2001, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2004, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2003, they were inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. They have been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986.
Singer, Songwriter. Born Isaac Donald Everly, he is best remembered as one half of a group he formed with his brother Phil Everly called the "The Everly Brothers." Don was born in what was Brownie, Kentucky but the name was changed to the current name Central City. His career spanned over 50 years, starting in 1956. Their first hit song came in 1957, "Bye Bye Love." They had many other hits through 1958, including: "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have to Do Is Dream," and "Problems," just to name a few. In 1960, they wrote and recorded "Cathy's Clown," which became their number-one-selling single of all time. In 1961 and 1962, they served their country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Their last top 10 song came in 1962 "That's Old Fashioned (That's the Way Love Should Be)." In 1973, the group officially broke up after a performance at Knott's Berry Farm but got back together in 1983 and preformed together occasionally until Phil passed away in 2014. During their recording career that spanned from 1956 until 1998, they released 21 studio albums, two live albums, 29 compilation albums, and 75 singles. Don released three solo albums and seven singles. They were part of the first ten artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 1997, they received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2001, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2004, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2003, they were inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. They have been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1986.
Bio by: Danny Hackney
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