The Statler Brothers: Random Memories

The Statler Brothers came on the scene in the turbulent 60s as a backup group for Johnny Cash. Their first hit record, Flowers On The Wall, catapulted them to the top of the charts where they remained for the rest of their long, successful career. Often called the most awarded act in the history of Country Music, the Statlers have multiple Grammy Awards; stacks of gold and platinum albums; decades of standing-room-only concerts; a number one television series that ran for seven seasons; and a staggering list of hit records. The lives they have touched are in the millions and those who have touched theirs are inside this cover.

Harold and Don Reid are brothers by birth and founding members of the Statler Brothers. They are award-winning songwriters, having penned countless hit songs including Class of '57 (Don and Harold), Bed Of Rose's (Harold), and I'll Go To My Grave Loving You (Don). Together they co-wrote the #1 television series The Statler Brothers Show, and Yesteryear. Harold is the father of five and lives with his wife, Brenda, in Staunton, Virginia. Don, the author of three previously published books and the father of two, lives in Staunton, Virginia, with his wife Deborah.