Trivia

Although some sources say Phil Everly was one of Buddy Holly's pallbearers in February 1959, Phil said in 1986 that he attended the funeral and sat with Holly's family, but was not a pallbearer.

Served with older brother Don in the United States Marines from November 25th, 1961 - February 13th, 1962.

Cousin of James Best.

He and Don Everly were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Phil was the son of a Kentucky coal miner who became a musician and moved the family to Chicago. They later moved to Iowa, where by age 6, "Baby Boy Phil" and his 8-year-old brother "Little Donnie," were singing with both their parents on morning radio.

Phil and his brother Don were voted the 33rd Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone.

With his older brother, Don Everly, elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

Was a Republican whereas his brother is a Democrat.

The Everly Brothers' single "All I Have To Do Is Dream" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004. Their single "Bye Bye Love" was inducted in 1998.

With his older brother, Don Everly, a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.

Uncle of Venetia Everly, Erin Everly, Stacy Everly and Edan Everly.

Recorded some of his biggest hits in the 1950s with legendary session guitar player Hank Garland.

The Everly Brothers were inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Everly Brothers were inducted into the International Guitar Hall of Fame as a team.

Great Uncle of actor, Stirling Everly.

Former son-in-law of Janet Ertel and Archie Bleyer.

Ex-brother-in-law of Venetia Stevenson.

The Everly Brothers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001 with his brother Don Everly.

He was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2011, despite having quit smoking a decade earlier.

One-half of the singing duo, The Everly Brothers.