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Don Everly, half of the chart-topping rock 'n' roll duo the Everly Brothers, has died. He was 84. Don died Saturday in his Nashville home, a rep for the musician told The Los Angeles Times.

That sound propelled them to stardom,” he said. “Our beloved sons, Central City's own Everly Brothers, have either inspired directly or indirectly everybody in the music industry today.” ...