CLASSIC SIXTIES HAIR. ..........THE COWSILLS The Cowsills were a singing group from Newport, Rhode Island specializing in what would later be defined as bubblegum pop. The band was formed in the spring of 1965 by four brothers — Barry, Bill, Bob, and John Cowsill. After their initial success, the brothers were later joined by their siblings, Susan and Paul and their mother, Barbara. Rounding out the group was remaining brother Richard, who did not sing with the group, but was assigned as road manager and advisor. Originally inspired by The Beatles, the Cowsills developed their musicianship and harmonized vocals in performances at school dances and churches in their hometown. They were encouraged by their parents, Barbara and Bud Cowsill, who drove them around to shows in the family’s station wagon. Bud had retired from a long career in the US Navy to manage his children’s career together with his wife. With the success of “The Rain, The Park and Other Things” the band quickly became a popular act in the U.S., and achieved significant airplay in England and other parts of Europe. “The Rain, The Park and Other Things” wound up reaching #2 on the Billboard charts, and sold some three million copies in its first release.In 1969 they had another number two hit with their version of the title song from the musical Hair......The Cowsills are often cited as the inspirtation for TV’s “Partrridge Family.” youtu.be/aAk8z2PLOmc
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