THE EVERLY BROTHERS（エヴァリー・ブラザース）の兄 Don Everly（ドン・エヴァリー）が逝去。享年84歳

THE EVERLY BROTHERSの兄 Don Everlyが亡くなったことが明らかになった。享年84歳。

　

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Don Everlyは1937年、ケンタッキー州ブラウニー生まれ。弟のPhil EverlyとTHE EVERLY BROTHERSとして1957年に発表したデビュー曲“Bye Bye Love”が全米2位を記録し、ほかにも“Wake Up Little Susie”、“All I Have To Do Is Dream”、“Problems”、“Cathy's Clown”など、数多くのヒット曲を生んだ。

彼らの独特な美しいハーモニーやアコースティック・ギターはTHE BEATLES、THE ROLLING STONES、THE BEACH BOYS、BEE GEES、SIMON & GARFUNKELをはじめとする多くのアーティストに大きな影響を与えた。また、1986年には第1回目のロックの殿堂入りを果たしている。

今回の訃報を受け、SNSでは多くの追悼のコメントが寄せられている。

　

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“As a singer, songwriter, and guitar innovator, Don Everly was one of the most talented and impactful artists in popular music history. His influence reverberates through the songs and ethereal harmonies he conjured with his brother Phil.”

—Kyle Young, CEO pic.twitter.com/wf9LOhFu0P

— Country Music HOF (@countrymusichof) August 22, 2021

　

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We have now lost Don Everly. Touring with Phillip and Donald was literally thrilling. To have the privilege of singing with their breathtaking iconic voices was one of the great gifts of my career. Godspeed, Donald. I love you. pic.twitter.com/Vr8c9ikWAY

— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) August 22, 2021

R.I.P. Don
Of ‘The Everly Brothers’ who along with his brother Phil, wrote some of the most memorable & classic songs of all time…
Thank You for the Music 🙏🏻https://t.co/KOEU3Jxb7i pic.twitter.com/FKvceRdiAL

— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) August 22, 2021

　

R.I.P. Rock Legend Don Everly 19 January 1939 to 21 August 2021 - https://t.co/7DX97OrvNQ https://t.co/jaHjCkRHmM

— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 22, 2021

　

I’m sad to hear about Don Everly passing. The Everly Brothers were a big influence on us and we learned a lot from their beautiful harmonies. Love & mercy to Don’s family. pic.twitter.com/khH6kfaPmP

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) August 22, 2021

　

We regret to inform you that Don Everly of #TheEverlyBrothers has died today, August 21, 2021.
Roy Orbison loved them as friends and looked up to them as musicians. They helped Roy become a songwriter, move to Nashville and much, much more.

Thank You Don Everly#doneverly pic.twitter.com/bQBhJdZuTc

— Roy Orbison (@ROYORBISON) August 22, 2021

　

Very sad day. Both of the Everlys were part of my musical life growing up. We were inspired by their wonderful records and their singing and their voices. Wake Up Little Suzie was my favorite as a kid. #DonEverlyRIP #doneverly https://t.co/a4hH0i2vaf

— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) August 22, 2021

　

心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。