The Cowsills

The Cowsills are an American singing group from Newport, Rhode Island. They were the inspiration for the television series, The Partridge Family. Formed in 1965 by brothers Bill, Bob, and Barry Cowsill, they later added John to the band. Susan and Paul Cowsill along with their mother Barbara also joined the group. Richard, Bob's twin brother who sadly passed away in 2014, served as their road manager.