The Holmes Brothers
The Holmes Brothers | |
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 The Holmes Brothers, at The Grand, Wilmington, Delaware, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Christchurch, Virginia; Harlem, New York City |
| Genres | Blues, Gospel, Soul, R&B, Americana |
| Years active | 1979 – 2015 |
| Labels | Alligator, Rounder, Real World |
| Past member(s) | Sherman Holmes Wendell Holmes (dead) Popsy Dixon (dead) |
| Website | The Holmes Brothers Official Site |
The Holmes Brothers was a musical trio originally from Christchurch, Virginia.[1] They perform blues, soul, gospel, country, and rhythm & blues music. Its members include Sherman Holmes, Popsy Dixon and Wendell Holmes.
Career
[change | change source]They began playing in 1979. They were influenced by B.B. King. They have released twelve studio albums, with three reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.[2] They have gained a following by playing regularly at summer folk, blues, gospel, and jazz festivals.[1] Members are brothers Wendell and Sherman Holmes with drummer Popsy Dixon.
Members
[change | change source]As of 2015, Sherman Holmes resides in Saluda, VA and is the last surviving member of the band. Popsy Dixon died of bladder cancer on January 9, 2015. A few months later, Wendell Holmes died on June 19, 2015 from a pulmonary embolism.
Gallery
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Sherman Holmes -
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Popsy Dixon
References
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