Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers dies, aged 74
04 January 2014, 17:37
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Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
One half of legendary duo The Everly Brothers, Phil Everly has passed away at the age of 74.
The American musician, who formed the group with his brother Don, died in California on Friday (3 January) from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
His wife Patty told the Los Angeles Times: “We are absolutely heartbroken. He fought long and hard.”
Listen to “Bye Bye Love” by The Everly Brothers below:
[via Pitchfork]
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