THE Statler Brothers singer and founder Harold Reid has died at age 80 on April 24.
The band revealed the sad news in a statement on their website.
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The post read: ”He had bravely endured a long battle with kidney failure. He is and will always be loved by his family, friends and millions of fans.
“His singing, his songwriting and his comedy made generations happy. He has taken a piece of our hearts with him.”
Statler Brothers, which included Harold’s brother, Don Reid, and members Lew DeWitt and Phil Basley was a gospel band when the group formed in 1955.
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The band switched to country in 1964 and toured with Johnny Cash singing back up.
The Statler Brothers won three Grammy awards before returning in 2002.
The Bed of Roses singers were inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
The group also had a TV show, The Statler Brothers Show, for aired for even seasons.
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