The Maddox Brothers and Rose | |
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Origin | Boaz, Alabama, U.S. |
Genres | Country, Western swing, Old Time, Gospel |
Years active | 1937–1956 |
Labels | Four Star, Columbia, Decca |
Members | Rose Maddox Fred Maddox Cal Maddox Henry Maddox Don Maddox |
Past members | Cliff Maddox |
The Maddox Brothers and Rose were an American country music group active from the 1930s to 1950s, consisting of four brothers, Fred, Cal, Cliff, and Don Maddox, along with their sister Rose; Cliff died in 1949 and was replaced by brother Henry. Originating in Alabama, but gaining success after the Maddox family relocated to California during the Great Depression, the group were among the earliest "hillbilly music" stars to emerge from the West Coast. The group disbanded in 1956, with Rose Maddox embarking on a solo career.