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Founded by brothers David and Homer Bellamy in 1968, the Bellamy Brothers were raised on a diet of country music, rock and roll, and Western swing. With no formal musical training the pair soon learned the guitar, madolin, and banjo before making their performance debut with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio, Florida. The talented brothers were then introduced to Jim Stafford, who subsequently sung the No. 5 single “Spiders and Snakes” written by David, providing the Bellamy Brothers with enough money to move to Los Angeles, California. After signing with Curb Records, the pair earned their mainstream breakthrough with the single “Let Your Love Flow” which became poplular in the U.S., Britain, Germany, and Scandinavia.
The brothers’ debut LP “Let Your Love Flow” followed in 1976, peaking at No. 69 on the Billboard 200, and No. 21 in the UK. In 1977 the pair released the album “Plain & Fancy” marking a move towards a strict country music aesthetic. Two years later the brothers made their mark on country music with their single “If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me”, which topped the Billboard Country Music Chart, and proved hugely popular in the UK. Going from strength to strength, the Bellamy Brothers’ streak of hit singles continued in the 1980s with: “Sugah Daddy”, “Dancin’ Cowboys”, “Do You Love as Good as You Look”, and “They Could Put Me in Jail”.
Following a move to Elektra Records from Warner Bros. the group began experimenting with their sound, introducing reggae and hip hop themes to their music. The No. 1 single “For All the Wrong Reasons” arrived in 1981, followed by “Get into Reggae Cowboy”, a hugely popular crossover single. Until the end of the ‘80s the brothers enjoyed their peak of appeal and success, with the singles “Old Hippie” and “Kids of the Baby Boom” cementing their position as relevant and thoughtful musicians. With the new decade brought a new label, Atlantic, on which the brothers released their 1991 album “Rollin’ Thunder”.
Released on their own label Bellamy Brother Records, 1992's “Latest & the Greatest” spawned the hit “Cowboy Beat”, proving popular both in the U.S and elsewhere. The albums “Angels & Outlaws, Vol. 1”, “Jesus is Coming”, and “The Anthology, Vol. 1” were subsequently released on their label, providing the icing on the cake to this country music duo’s illustrious musical journey.
Live reviews
Crossover pop/country outfit the Bellamy Brothers are known for their genre hopping sound and are seen as an institution in American music. Now in their late 60s, the pair continue to tour around and often play alongside other legends of the genre. They stop off regularly at a number of festivals where they attract big crowds of fans of all ages to their show as they know they will be hearing timeless hits from across decades.
The audience is ready and enthusiastic as the pair step out with their trusty acoustics and a host of musicians supporting them tonight. The cheers could raise the roof had there been one as the introduction to 'Some Broken Hearts Never Mend'. A huge number of hits are included in tonight's setlist including 'You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie' and the tongue in cheek 'If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me'. The duo seems totally elated when they hear the audience singing along the choruses and the singalong simply increases in volume as they play 'Let Your Love Flow' which remains their biggest hit. They say their goodbyes after a lengthy set and the audience applaud at huge volumes.
sean-ward
The Bellamy Brothers, an American country and western duo made up of two brothers, David and Homer Bellamy from Darby in Florida. With this band, it is all about the crossover hits. This audience is raring to go, and have enjoyed all the support acts up until this point. The lights go down and the crowd roars in the darkness as the duo walk on stage with their bands, complete with their guitars. They may be sixty years of age, but they can still rock out at this age, and they are still very much loved by their fans to this day! This band have dominated the country and western charts over the last three decade, especially the 80’s. They blast into “Do You Love as Good as You Look”, the tongue in cheek hit from 81”. It has this whole arena of people one their feet clapping along, having the best time, and singing every word. There are banners, foam hands and streamers.
Lannistaar
The show was FABULOUS!!! The songs were even memorable. The band makes some of the best music I've heard for a long time. I really enjoyed the different instruments with their unique sounds blended together to rock the room.
The crowd was energized and participated in the various songs with mouthing, clapping and seat dancing. There were several standing ovations when the show was coming to its end. Great Show and very talented Brothers and Band Members! Loved, Loved, Loved it!
It was special to us because we saw them 40 years ago when we had one of our first dates. So, 40 years later... it was a real treat and hope to see them again!
ladydian1616
We had an amazing time last night! The band was amazing and played all their top hits one after another with no pauses. We have definitely found our new venue. It is intimate and comfortable.
twilleyy
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