The Bellamy Brothers Biography
Bellamy Brothers Biography
More than most acts of the late '70s and
'80s, the Bellamy Brothers pushed the borders of
country music, adding strong elements of
rock, reggae, and even
rap. Nearly a decade after their first hit -- the 1975 pop chart-topping, Southern
rock-tinged "Let Your Love Flow" -- the brothers had earned a stack of best-selling records, and critical respect came by
the late '80s. By that time, they had firmly established themselves as the top duo of
the '80s, both in terms of popularity and musical diversity.
Howard and David Bellamy were raised in Florida. Their father, Homer, played traditional
country music around the house and performed with a Western swing band on the weekends. In addition to the
country music they heard in their house, the brothers were drawn to the calypso music of the neighboring Caribbean islands. However, nothing provided as much attraction as the
rock & roll they heard on their sister's records and the radio. From the Everly Brothers to
the Beatles, the Bellamy Brothers soaked up the sounds of contemporary pop and rock. In their late teens and early twenties, they once again became infatuated with
country music, thanks to the music of
George Jones and Merle
Haggard.
Both Howard and David learned how to play a variety of instruments in their childhood. Neither child had any formal training, but Howard managed to learn the
guitar, banjo, and
mandolin, while David learned the
piano,
accordion, fiddle,
banjo, organ, and mandolin. Both brothers went to college at the University of Florida. While they were students, they had their first paying gigs -- playing fraternity parties. Howard and David both earned degrees at the University of Florida; Howard majored in veterinary medicine, while David earned one in psychology.
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