The family of Don Everly , one of the great pioneers of rock 'n' roll, announced that the musician passed away at the age of 84. Don and his brother, Phil – who died in 2014 – formed the duo The Everly Brothers , which emerged in the late 1950s and had a great impact on names like the Beatles and the Beach Boys .
“Don lived following his heart,” the statement . “Don expressed how much he valued the ability to live his dreams… living in love with his soulmate and wife, Adela , and sharing the music that made him an Everly Brother. Don always expressed how grateful he was for his fans.”
The cause of death has not yet been released. Rest in peace, Don.
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