Details of Death: Died at the age of 80 from kidney failure.
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Statler Brothers legend
Reid, his brother Don, Phil Balsley, and Lew DeWitt were the members of the Country Music Hall of Fame vocal group the Statler Brothers. The group met Johnny Cash in 1963 and he hired them as his opening act and backing vocal group. They had a big hit in 1965 with “Flowers on the Wall” and many hits would follow. They won three Grammys and numerous top vocal group of the year awards from the Country Music Association. They hosted their own TV variety show in the 1990s.
What they said about him
Another one of our greats Harold Reid of The Statler Brothers has left for home. Some of my fondest memories was being on tour with him back in the day. R.I.P. my friend. pic.twitter.com/1UlSocFBKh
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Harold Reid, beloved member of The Statler Brothers. Harold was so talented & made the world a brighter place. My heart and prayers go out to his family at this time of great loss. Harold will be loved, missed & remembered forever.🕊🌹🕊 pic.twitter.com/P0Wh5mrP8O
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