and "Fairchild," Langdon's middle name. Sisters Kim and Karmen Reid (daughters of Harold) also enjoyed a brief stint as a country duo in the early 1980s, which included a guest appearance on an episode of Hee Haw. Influence The Statler Brothers have been credited as the first country music act to transfer the genre's nostalgia from a rural to a suburban setting. They have also been called "America's Poets" by Kurt Vonnegut. The bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent often performs with two other members of their band as a quartet in the style of the Statlers, often performing many of the Statlers' hits in their shows. Jimmy Fortune also sometimes tours with Dailey & Vincent. Members and years active Joe McDorman – lead (1955–1960) Lew DeWitt – tenor (1955–1982) (died 1990) Phil Balsley – baritone (1955–2002) Harold Reid – bass (1955–2002) (died 2020) Don Reid – lead (1960–2002) Jimmy Fortune – tenor (1982–2002) Discography References External links The Statler Brothers performing at the Grand ole Opry in 1972 The Statler Brothers performing a gospel in the Johnny Cash Show during the 1960s Official Website at CMT Jimmy Fortune's Homepage Country music groups from Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Grammy Award winners Musical groups from Virginia Vocal quartets Musical groups established in 1955 Musical groups disestablished in 2002 Columbia Records artists Mercury Records artists 1955 establishments in Virginia 2002 disestablishments in Virginia