The Lilly Brothers

[1] Influenced by the traditional music they heard in their youth, Bea began playing the guitar and Everett the mandolin.

In 1938, they made their radio debut on the Old Farm Hour show at WCHS in Charleston, West Virginia.

[3] The personnel of the Lilly Brothers didn't change between 1952 and 1970 and is considered one of bluegrass music's most stable lineups.

[2] In 1973 the Lilly Brothers made a tremendously successful tour of Japan, including the release of three live albums.

[5] In the 1980s, as Bea retired, Everett and his son Mark played together in the group "Clear Creek Crossin'".