The Holmes Brothers
The Holmes Brothers was a musical trio originally from Christchurch, Virginia.[1] They perform blues, soul, gospel, country, and rhythm & blues music. Its members include Sherman Holmes, Popsy Dixon and Wendell Holmes.
The Holmes Brothers | |
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 The Holmes Brothers, at The Grand, Wilmington, Delaware, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Christchurch, Virginia; Harlem, New York City |
| Genres | Blues, Gospel, Soul, R&B, Americana |
| Years active | 1979 – 2015 |
| Labels | Alligator, Rounder, Real World |
| Associated acts | Joan Osborne, Blues Traveler, Peter Gabriel, Freddie Roulette |
| Website | The Holmes Brothers Official Site |
| Past members | Sherman Holmes Wendell Holmes (dead) Popsy Dixon (dead) |
Career
They began playing in 1979. They were influenced by B.B. King. They have released twelve studio albums, with three reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.[2] They have gained a following by playing regularly at summer folk, blues, gospel, and jazz festivals.[1] Members are brothers Wendell and Sherman Holmes with drummer Popsy Dixon.
Members
As of 2015, Sherman Holmes resides in Saluda, VA and is the last surviving member of the band. Popsy Dixon died of bladder cancer on January 9, 2015. A few months later, Wendell Holmes died on June 19, 2015 from a pulmonary embolism.
Gallery
Sherman Holmes
Wendell Holmes
Popsy Dixon
The Holmes Brothers Media
The Holmes Brothers live at Liri Blues 2009
