Righteous band opening April in Cincinnati
One of the most celebrated bands in music history will be appearing in Cincinnati.
The Righteous Brothers got their start over six decades ago in Los Angeles where the founders, Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley, were performing in a larger group, the Paramours. When they decided to leave the group to form a duo, they adopted their new name.
They broke through in 1964 with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” which became their signature song. In 1965, they had three major hits: “Just Once in My Life,” “Ebb Tide,” and “Unchained Melody,” a cover that became a massive hit after being featured in the film “Ghost.” In 1966, “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” was a huge Number 1 success.
In 2003, The Righteous Brothers took their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and joined the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005. They were ranked No. 16 on Rolling Stone’s list of 20 Greatest Duos of All Time.
The duo remained the same until Hatfield’s death in 2003. After a hiatus, Medley announced he would revive the duo and began performing with Bucky Heard in 2016. A review says:
The Righteous Brothers will be at Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre on April 1. Posters, which show promoters can find at print shops, often advertise shows like this.
The Righteous Brothers got their start over six decades ago in Los Angeles where the founders, Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley, were performing in a larger group, the Paramours. When they decided to leave the group to form a duo, they adopted their new name.
They broke through in 1964 with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” which became their signature song. In 1965, they had three major hits: “Just Once in My Life,” “Ebb Tide,” and “Unchained Melody,” a cover that became a massive hit after being featured in the film “Ghost.” In 1966, “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” was a huge Number 1 success.
In 2003, The Righteous Brothers took their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and joined the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005. They were ranked No. 16 on Rolling Stone’s list of 20 Greatest Duos of All Time.
The duo remained the same until Hatfield’s death in 2003. After a hiatus, Medley announced he would revive the duo and began performing with Bucky Heard in 2016. A review says:
“The iconic finale, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” . . . recalled the radio’s most played song of the entire 21st century [and] . . . earned a much-deserved standing ovation.”
The Righteous Brothers will be at Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre on April 1. Posters, which show promoters can find at print shops, often advertise shows like this.