The Compton Brothers | |
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Origin | St. Louis, Missouri |
Genres | Country |
Years active | 1966-1975 |
Labels | Dot |
Associated acts | The Coasters |
Past members | Bill Compton Harry Compton |
The Compton Brothers was a duo consisting of brothers Bill and Harry Compton. The group won a talent contest in 1965 sponsored by Columbia Records. Between 1966 and 1975, they recorded for Dot Records, charting in the top 20 of the Hot Country Songs charts with covers of Jumpin' Gene Simmons' "Haunted House" and The Coasters' "Charlie Brown". The band released three albums for Dot.