The Bellamy Brothers

Although the Bellamy Brothers are the most successful duo in country music history, they have never been favored by the critics. That doesn't mean their music was rote, by-the-books formulaic country pop. More than most acts of the late '70s and '80s, the Bellamys pushed the borders of country... Read More

Although the Bellamy Brothers are the most successful duo in country music history, they have never been favored by the critics. That doesn't mean their music was rote, by-the-books formulaic country pop. More than most acts of the late '70s and '80s, the Bellamys 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-topper, southern-rock tinged "Let Your Love Flow" -- the brothers had earned a stack of best-selling records, as well as 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. They may not have sustained their popularity throughout the '90s, yet they continued to perform and record (on their own label, Bellamy Brothers Records), to a faithful fan base. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide