The Louvin Brothers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1940 in Henagar, Alabama, United States
- Died: 1963
- Active: 1940 - 1963
Biography
Alabama country duo of brothers Ira Louvin (mandolin, high tenor) and Charlie Louvin (guitar, lead vocals), Grand Ole Opry members from 1955. Their close-harmony singing, honed in 1940s gospel music, produced Capitol classics including 'When I Stop Dreaming' and the album 'Satan Is Real' (1959), whose sleeve became iconic. Ira's alcoholism split the act in 1963; he died in 1965, while Charlie continued solo. The brothers entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
The Louvin Brothers Discography
- Tragic Songs of Life (1956) - Album - rated 2.91/5
- Nearer My God to Thee (1957) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- The Louvin Brothers (1957) - Compilation - rated 3.74/5
- Ira and Charlie (1958) - Album - rated 3.65/5
- Country Love Ballads (1958) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- The Family Who Prays (1958) - Compilation - rated 3.34/5
- Satan Is Real (1959) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- My Baby's Gone (1960) - Compilation - rated 3.69/5
- A Tribute to the Delmore Brothers (1960) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Weapon of Prayer (1962) - Album - rated 3.43/5
Members
- Ira Louvin - mandolin, vocals (1940–1963)
- Charlie Louvin - guitar, vocals (1940–1963)