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Brothers in Rock

We’re all part of the great big rock & roll family, but today, let’s look at some of the actual brothers who have made up some of rock’s biggest acts...

Everly Brothers – Of course, Don and Phil

Beach Boys – 3 of the 5 founding members were the Wilson brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis

Jackson 5 – Last seen on their “Victory” tour after brother Michael really hit it big

Isley Brothers – With hits spanning multiple decades, these are the brothers who gave us “Twist & Shout” among so many more

Bee Gees – Which stands for “The Brothers Gibb

Allman Brothers Band – Duane and Gregg

Van Halen – Eddie and Alex

The Kinks – With battling brothers Ray and Dave Davies

Dire Straits – Mark and David Knofler

Creedence Clearwater Revival – John & Tom Fogerty

AC/DC – Malcolm and Angus Young

Cowsills – Not only 5 brothers, but sister Susan as well

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