The Everly Brothers

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Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo of the rock-music era, their exquisite harmonies profoundly influencing the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and countless younger-generation rock, folk and country singers, died Friday in Burbank of complications fromchronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his wife, Patti Everly, told The Times. He was 74. For more information go to http://www.latimes/com

Phil Everly of Everly Brothers Dies -- Dead at 74

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Phil Everly ... who comprised half of one of the most successful duos in music history -- The Everly Brothers -- died today. P