The first in-depth biography of one of pop music’s most influential duos ... Barry Mazor strikes a balance between the Everlys’ stormy lives and their enduring music, making a strong case for the Everly Brothers as more than pioneering rock songbirds ... Mr. Mazor finds some rewarding material, offering thorough (sometimes too-thorough) track-by-track analysis.
Effusive ... While Mazor doesn’t shy away from the darker sides of both men’s lives...his admiration for their music can sometimes shade into fawning ... Still, Everly enthusiasts will appreciate this thorough assessment of the brothers’ influence on American music.
