February 23, 2009
‘Come On Get Happy!’ – The Cowsills Coming To Suncoast Showroom March 6-8
The real-life inspiration behind hit television series “The Partridge Family,” The Cowsills, will perform at the Suncoast Showroom at 7:30 p.m. on March 6, 7 and 8.
Distinguished by angelic harmonies and sun-kissed melodies, The Cowsills’ origins lie with brothers Bill and Bob, who as children began their singing careers covering Everly Brothers hits. Given guitars by their father, Navy man William “Bud” Cowsill, the siblings soon recruited younger brothers Barry and John to play bass and drums, respectively, and as Beatlemania dawned, the teen foursome began performing live at school dances and church socials throughout their native Newport, RI.
After signing with MGM in 1967, The Cowsills had their first million-selling single, “The Rain, the Park and Other Things,” which was featured most recently in the Jim Carrey movie “Dumb and Dumber.” They performed on such notable TV shows as the Ed Sullivan Show, the Johnny Cash Show, the Tonight Show, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, and had their own NBC television special in 1968. “Indian Lake” and “We Can Fly” followed, and in 1969 they had their biggest hit, the multi-million selling title song for the musical “Hair.”
Three of the 60’s-era Cowsills lineup (Barry, Bill and Barbara) have passed away. John Cowsill is now a touring member of the Beach Boys. The current lineup is still very much a family affair, featuring Bob, Susan and Paul Cowsill, plus Bob’s son Ryan on keyboards, Paul’s son Brendon on guitar, Susan’s husband drummer Russ Broussard, and bassist Tad Armstrong. The Cowsills continue to record and tour constantly, performing their classic hits, well-chosen covers and great new material, all showcasing the amazing vocal harmonies that are still as infectious and bright as ever.
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