Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Everly Brothers

— Cradle of Country Music Tour —

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 30, 2018

1. The Everly Brothers Marker

Inscription. In the 1950s, this building was home to the WROL-AM studios. The Everly Brothers performed here until they left the station in a dispute with Cas Walker, the station's famed promoter and show host. After leaving WROL, Phil and Don Everly were invited to Nashville by another performer Knoxvillian, Chet Atkins. By 1958, the Everly Brothers, famed for their sibling harmonics, had risen to the top of the country and pop charts with such hits as Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, and All I Have to Do Is Dream. The Everly Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 35° 57.839′ N, 83° 55.047′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is on South Gay Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is about halfway between Church Avenue and Clinch Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Journal Arcade Building (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Blount College (within shouting distance of this marker); Creation of the Southeastern Conference

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of John H. Crozier Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Ernie Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Christopher Krutch (within shouting distance of this marker); Gay Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Also see . . .
1. The Everly Brothers. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Cas Walker. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
3. The Everly Brothers. The Everly Brothers reign supreme among music's great vocal partnerships (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 15, 2023

2. The Everly Brothers Marker

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 30, 2018

3. The Everly Brothers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 1, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.