The Alexander Brothers
Scottish Folk duo
The Alexander Brothers were an easy-listening folk-music duo from Scotland, who had been performing since they began in the 1950s. They retired in 2012.
The Alexander Brothers | |
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 The Alexander Brothers on tour in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, in the 1990s | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Scotland |
| Genres | Folk music, country and western |
| Years active | 1950–2012 |
| Labels | Pye Records |
| Members | Tom Alexander Jack Alexander |
The band was made up of brothers: Tom Alexander (1934–2020) and Jack Alexander (1935–2013). They were born in Thrashbush Avenue Cambusnethan, near Wishaw, Scotland.
Their biggest hit single was "Nobody's Child" in 1964. It sold more copies in Scotland that year than did recordings by The Beatles.[1] Their other hits include "These Are My Mountains", "The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen", "Bonnie Wee Jeannie McColl", and "Two Highland Lads".
On 2 November 2013, Jack Alexander died aged 77.[2] On 10 January 2020, the death of Tom Alexander was announced. He was 85.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Scots entertainers awarded MBEs". BBC News. 2004-12-31.
- ↑ "BBC News - Jack Alexander of The Alexander Brothers dies aged 77". Bbc.co.uk. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ↑ Crae, Ross. "Tributes paid to legendary Alexander Brothers entertainer Tom Alexander". Sundaypost.com. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
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