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The Delmore Brothers were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of brothers Alton and Rabon Delmore. Rabon played the four-string tenor guitar and typically sang harmony, while Alton played the standard six-string Spanish guitar and sang lead. Occasionally, they would switch parts for a better blend. Their career began in 1931 when they auditioned for a label, leading to their first record. Soon after, they were signed by the Grand Ole Opry, making their radio debut on the Nashville program in 1932. Throughout the late 1930s and 1940s, the brothers appeared on various stations. In the 1940s and 1950s, they were represented on numerous platforms, producing songs such as "Blues Stay Away From Me," "Prisoner's Farewell," "Midnight Special," and "Pan American Boogie," among others. Tragedy struck in 1952 when Rabon died of lung cancer. Following this, Alton faced a series of personal losses, including a heart attack, the death of his father, and the loss of his daughter Susan, all within three years. He eventually moved back to Huntsville, Alabama, where he taught guitar, did odd jobs, and wrote prose. His autobiography, "Truth is Stranger than Publicity," was published posthumously in the 1970s. The Delmore Brothers were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Country

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