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Tompall & the Glaser Brothers

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Tompall & The Glaser Brothers
Tompall & The Glaser Brothers in 1980. L-R: Chuck, Tompall, Jim
Tompall & The Glaser Brothers in 1980. L-R: Chuck, Tompall, Jim
Background information
OriginSpalding, Nebraska, United States
GenresCountry
Years active1950s–1973, 1979–1982
LabelsDecca, Vocalion, MGM/Curb, Elektra
Past member(s)Chuck Glaser
Jim Glaser
Tompall Glaser

Tompall & the Glaser Brothers was an American country music group composed of three brothers: Chuck Glaser (February 27, 1936 – June 10, 2019), Jim (December 16, 1937 – April 6, 2019), and Tompall Glaser (September 3, 1933 – August 13, 2013).

The Glaser Brothers started singing together at country fairs. In 1957 the group got their big break when they appeared on the Arthur Godfrey's Talent Show and attracted the attention of several well known country stars, including Marty Robbins.[1]

Year Album US Country
1960 This Land - Folk Songs
1967 Country Folks
Tompall & the Glaser Brothers 41
1968 Through the Eyes of Love 18
The Wonderful World of the Glaser Brothers
1969 Now Country
1970 Soundtrack From "...tick...tick...tick..." 42
1971 The Award Winners
1972 Rings and Things 33
Sing Great Hits from 2 Decades
1973 Charlie
1974 Greatest Hits
1975 Vocal Group of the Decade
1981 Lovin' Her Was Easier 36
1982 After All These Years 54
2002 The Best of Tompall Glaser & the Glaser Brothers

References

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  1. "Tompall Glaser, Country Artist in Outlaw Movement, Dies at 79". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-08-23.