Whitstein brothers biography sample
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L-R: Charles Whitstein, Robert Whitstein, and host Porter Wagoner preparing for an interview on Opry Backstage, 1996
Category: News/Memorial
On November 14, 2001, the world of traditional country music lost one of its greatest performers in the death of Robert Whitstein at the age of 57.
Whitstein brothers biography sample
Sadly, the passing went unnoticed, partially because of the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, but mostly because his name was unknown in popular music circles. However, as part of the Whitstein Brothers, he carried the torch for brother duet harmony for over three decades.
Robert Whitstein was born March 16, 1944 in Colfax, Louisiana, the first of nine children to R.C.
and Almarie Whitstein. The second son, Charles, was born 21 months later. Being the two oldest, they formed a bond. The bond was sealed in music, as both boys learned to play from their father, who was a local musician.
While still youngsters, Robert and Charles did a tribute album to the gospel songs of their idols, the