The Real-Life Partridge Family: The Story of The Cowsills
A look into the triumphs and tragedies of music’s most underrated family and where they are now.
Aside from being an era of amazing music, the 60s-70s marked the rise of many prominent musical families. The Jacksons, Osmonds, and the Wilson brothers of the Beach Boys were just a few families to have come out of that irreplaceable era.
When bandmates are also relatives, there is a sort of chemistry that just cannot be found elsewhere. Most often seen in their harmonies, families in music often succeed together thanks to their unique connection to one another.
No group personified this better than the Cowsills. Made up of six siblings and their mother, the Cowsills seemed to be on the rise. With a string of hits, multiple television appearances, and even a comic series, the Cowsills also served as the inspiration for the Partridge Family.
With just a quick listen to any of their songs, you could easily tell that the band was destined to go far. They had the talent and the potential to succeed and by all means should be regarded today as one of the most capable and successful family groups of all time.
Unfortunately, personal problems, mismanagement, and other difficulties caused the…
