In music making, talent sometimes runs in the family. Sibling acts, especially those with siblings in music, have shared a few of the best harmonies and biggest hits in popular music history.

From the close-knit vocal stylings, that usually only family members can attain, to the common musical interests which result in magical collaborations, these family acts, particularly siblings in music, have redefined the industry.

9 Famous Siblings in Music

• Bee Gees
• The Jackson 5
• The Carpenters
• AC/DC
• Heart
• The Everly Brothers
• Oasis
• The Neville Brothers

Bee Gees

The Brothers Gibb; Barry, Maurice and Robin; are possibly the most successful siblings in history. With estimated sales of over 220 million records worldwide, the Bee Gees covered two decades and different musical styles.

Even though most frequently associated with the disco era through work on the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack, their professional career started with 60s pop songs.

Their ability to move with the times while maintaining their signature harmonies produced hits over several decades including “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Night Fever.”

The Jackson 5

The Jackson family produced one of the more prominent brother groups in music history and the “King of Pop” himself. The Jackson Five (Michael, Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie) turned out to be Motown’s top selling group with hits like “I Want You Back” and “ABC.”

Michael Jackson became the best-selling solo artist of all time, and his album “Thriller” was his top-selling album. The combined sales of the Jackson 5 and Michael’s solo career exceed 350 million records worldwide.

The Carpenters

Much of Karen and Richard Carpenter’s pop music from the 1970s was extremely popular. Karen’s distinctively contralto vocals and Richard’s arrangements produced fifteen Billboard Top 40 hits.

Their soft, melodic sound produced classics like “Close to You”, “Superstar” and “We’ve Only Just Begun”.

The pair have sold over ninety million records worldwide and are among the best-selling music artists of all time.

AC/DC

Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young formed one of rock’s best-known bands. Not technically just a sibling act in the conventional sense, the Young brothers’ guitar interplay and songwriting made up AC / DC’s sound.

Worldwide album sales exceeding 200 million and AC/DC’s hard rock songs have grown to be classics, with hits like “Back in Black” and “Highway to Hell.”

Heart

Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson broke barriers as women in rock music and had some of the genre’s biggest hits.

From hard rock like “Barracuda” to power ballads like “Alone,” Heart showed the Wilson sisters’ flexibility and talent. Over thirty-five million records have shown that rock isn’t just for boys.

The Everly Brothers

It is one of the exciting show of siblings in music. Don and Phil Everly’s pioneering harmonies influenced numerous acts after them, including the Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel.

Their mix of country and rock ‘n’ roll delivered hits like “Bye Bye Love” and “All I Have to Do Is Dream.” The Everly Brothers have sold over sixty million records worldwide and are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame.

Oasis

Though their famously volatile relationship ultimately saw the band disband, the brothers Liam & Noel Gallagher created some of the most important British rock music of the 90s.

Oasis sold over seventy-five million records with albums like “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”. They produced hits “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger”.

The Neville Brothers

Another popular siblings in music for rock and roll bands. Art, Charles, Aaron & Cyril Neville introduced the sounds and spirit of New Orleans to the world. Their commercial success is minimal (compared to several of the acts on this list) but their influence on funk, soul and R & B is undying.

Aaron Neville also had many solo hits, including the duet “I Don’t Know Much” with Linda Ronstadt.

Why Do Sibling Acts Work?

The success of sibling acts has several explanations. First, similar voices often produce unmatched harmonies. Second, growing up together produces musical understanding.

Lastly, these common experiences and influences usually produce a common vision for their music.

But sometimes working with family is tough. Some sibling acts have had internal disputes while others have public rivalries, including Oasis and The Everly Brothers.

Despite these difficulties the musical legacy of these familial acts is undeniable. Rock and roll anthems are a great source for your entertainment