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For a small state, Little Rhody certainly made its mark on the national music scene. The state's musical legacy is enshrined at the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame and can be viewed in the grand hallway of Hope Artiste Village. Established in 2012, the mission of the RIMHOF is to "celebrate, honor and preserve the legacy of Rhode Island musicians, educators, and industry pofessionals who have made significant contributions to the national and Rhode Island music scene." This month, we introduce you to a few East Bay musicians in the Hall.
THE COWSILLS
Inducted in 2013, The Cowsills were a family band from Newport and, famously the inspiration for the TV show The Partridge Family (1970-74). When husband and father Bud Cowsill was stationed in Newport service in the Navy in the 1960s, the band - comprised of his wife Barbara and six children - began playing bars and frat parties around the state.
Belore long, their familiar harmonies and catchy lyrics saw them rise to the top of the AM radio charts behind hits singles including "Hair," "Indian Lake," and "The Rain, The Park and Other Things," better known as "The Flower Girl." They toured often and made frequent TV appearances in the late '60s and early '70s. They still tour as a trio with remaining siblings Susan, Bob, and Bill. Their songs are frequently used in movies by the Farrelly brothers, who hail from Cumberland.
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