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Feb 6, 1985 · Barbara C. Cowsill, who with her daughter and five of her sons became the singing group The Cowsills, has died after what was described only as a long illness. She was 56.
When the group expanded to its full family membership by 1967, the six siblings ranged in age from 8 to 19. Joined by their mother, Barbara Cowsill (née Russell), the group inspired the 1970s television show The Partridge Family.
A member of the 1960's bubble gum rock group The Cowsills, she married William 'Bud' Cowsill in 1946. A record producer talked her into singing with her children on what was to become the hit single The Rain, the Park, and Other Things and this resulted in her becoming a permanent member of the band.
Just who exactly were Bud and Barbara Cowsill? The answer depends on who you ask. Watch the documentary, Family Band: The Cowsills Story here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai... ...more.
Apr 7, 2022 · Despite the fact that the real-life story of the group has some darker moments than the sunny sitcom adventures of the fictional Partridges, the band made a lot of great pop music together. Here are a few of their most memorable songs.
Cowsill, Barbara (1929–1985) American musician. Name variations: The Cowsills. Born July 12, 1928; died Jan 31, 1985, in Tempe, Arizona; m. William "Bud" Cowsill; children: at least 7, including Susan Cowsill.
Back in the 1960’s, four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. The original Cowsills consisted of Bill on guitar, Bob on guitar and organ, Barry on bass and John on drums. Early gigs were at school dances and churches around their home in Newport, RI.