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It’s A Family Thing

By Chris O'Kelley
I think of "weird" as an important part of rock and roll -- and particularly of rock and roll's ability to evolve and innovate. It's often the weirdos leading and everyone else following and figuring it out. And no one is weirder than Devo. They influenced a lot of amazing artists: Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine and Soundgarden. I once saw Pearl Jam dress up as Devo at one of their shows and play "Whip It." There are a lot of "rock" bands in the Hall of Fame that are a hell of a lot less influential than Devo. But I didn't vote for them either. If they don't get in, I really hope they're on the ballot again.

There is nothing else as good as when a family sings together.  It’s a family thing for sure.  For most, it started in church or maybe even just sitting on a front porch at night singing.  We are going to count down the 10 biggest siblings bands and duos of all time in a few but for now, families that have bands that didn’t make the top 10.

The Ones That Didn’t Make The List

  • Debrage
  • Devo
  • Hanson
  • The Osmond’s
  • Kings Of Leon
  • The Kinxs
  • Oasis
  • The Pointer Sisters
  • Halestorm
  • Nickleback

It’s Not Just a Rock Thing

  • Bee Bee & Cee Cee Winans
  • The Everly Brothers
  • The Jonas Brothers
  • Sister Sledge
  • The Proclaimers
  • Spandau Ballet

Country Music Is Loaded

  • Lorretta Lynn & Crystal Gayle
  • John Michael and Eddie Montgomery
  • Gary Levox and Jay DeMarcus
  • The Band Perry
  • Thomas Rhett & Rhett Akins
  • Waylon and Shooter Jennings

So this summer while at the beach, or on the back porch, just start singing with your brothers and sisters.  You never know what might happen.  Join the church choir with a relative and start singing, Ya never know, your family could be next.  Check out these families that have bands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • #10-The Carpenters

    Brother and Sister Duo, The Carpenters.  Richard and Karen

  • #9-The Allman Brothers Band

    The Allman Brothers Band-Brothers Gregg and Duane

  • #8-AC/DC

    AC/DC Brothers Angus & Malcom Young

  • #7-Heart

    Heart-Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson

  • #6-Inxs

    Inxs-Brothers, Andrew, Jon and Tim Farris

  • #5-The Jackon's

    The Jacksons.  Brothers, Michael, Jermain, Tito, Jackie,& Marlon

  • #4-The Bee-Gee's

    The Bee-Gee’s.  Brothers, Barry, Robin and Maurice

  • #3-The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys.  Brothers, Carl, Brian and Dennis and Cousin Mike Love

  • #2-Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Brothers, John and Tom Fogerty

  • #1-Van Halen

    Van Halen. Brothers Eddie and Alex Van Halen

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