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The Statler Brothers are an American country music vocal group founded in 1955 in Virginia.

Named after a brand of tissues, the four members of the Statler Brothers did not in fact share a

fraternal bond; what they did share, however, was the distinction of being one of the most successful

 vocal harmony groups in the history of country music. Formed in the group's home base of Staunton, VA,

 in 1955, the Statlers were originally a church trio comprised of bass vocalist Harold Reid

(born August 21, 1939), baritone Phil Balsley (August 8, 1939), and tenor Lew DeWitt (March 8, 1938).

In 1960, Reid's younger brother Don (born June 5, 1945) signed on to take the lead vocal reins, and the

quartet performed gospel music under the name the Kingsmen.

Since forming, the Statler Brothers have released over 40 albums. They received Grammy Awards in 1966

 and 1973. Two of their best-known songs are their first big hit,

Flowers On The Wall, and the socially-conscious

Bed Of Roses. Late in their career they had a regular variety show on the cable television channel then known

as The Nashville Network. Throughout their career, much of their appeal was related to their considerable ability

for comedy and parody that they frequently interspersed into their musical act; they were frequently nominated

for awards for their comedy as well as their singing. They recorded two comedy albums as Lester Moran and the Cadillac Cowboys, and one-half of one side of the album Country Music Then and Now was also devoted to

satirizing small-town radio stations’ Saturday morning shows.

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