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CodeDS/UK/13896
NameBrook Brothers (1956-1965)
Dates1956-1965
GenderGroup (Male)
Place of Birth/OriginWinchester, Hampshire, England (formed - born)
RelationshipsMembers:
Geoff Brook (Geoffrey Owen Brooks)
Ricky Brook (Richard Alan Brooks)
BiographyThe Brook Brothers was an English pop duo composed of Geoff and Ricky Brook.

The Brook Brothers started out as a skiffle group in 1956 but, after winning a television talent show, changed their look and sound to approximate the style of The Everly Brothers. They signed to Top Rank Records in 1960 and released a cover of the song "Greenfields" by The Brothers Four the same year. After a few more singles were released, they released their second, "Warpaint" which became a UK Top 5 hit.

Following the single's success they released a full-length album and toured with Cliff Richard and Bobby Rydell. They took part in the annual NME Readers' Poll-Winners Concert at London's Wembley Pool in 1962. They were produced by a young Tony Hatch, and made an appearance in the film, It's Trad, Dad!. They also entered A Song For Europe for the Eurovision Song Contest 1962, but did not advance in the contest.

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