Phil Everly dies at age 74 , a Britain hospital spokeswoman says . Rolling Stone labeled the Everly Brothers `` the most important vocal duo in rock , '' having influenced the Beatles , the Beach Boys , Simon & Garfunkel and many other acts . He and his brother Phil Everly made up the renowned duo `` Cathy 's Clown '' . Their hits included the Everly Brothers and the Everly Brothers They are inductees in the rock , country music halls of fame .
Phil Everly dies at age 74 , a Britain hospital spokeswoman says . He and his brother Phil Everly made up the renowned duo `` Cathy 's Clown '' . Their hits included the Everly Brothers and the Everly Brothers They are inductees in the rock , country music halls of fame .