Born Isaac Donald Everly on February 1, 1937, in Brownie, Kentucky, Don Everly is best known for his work with his younger brother, Phil, as the Everly Brothers. He grew up surrounded by music. His father, Ike, worked as a coal miner, but he was also a talented guitarist. When Don was still quite young, he moved with his family to Chicago, Illinois, so that his father could pursue a music career.
By the time he was 8 years old, Don had begun performing as well. He and his brother, Phil, joined their parents on his father's Iowa radio show, and the Everly brothers continued to grow and develop as musical artists. They also had a talent for songwriting, with Don even writing a song that was recorded by Kitty Wells.
By the time he was 8 years old, Don had begun performing as well. He and his brother, Phil, joined their parents on his father's Iowa radio show, and the Everly brothers continued to grow and develop as musical artists. They also had a talent for songwriting, with Don even writing a song that was recorded by Kitty Wells.