Feb 2, 1946

Howard Bellamy is born in Darby, Florida. Along with sibling David, The Bellamy Brothers net over 25 hits from 1979-1990, employing baby-boomer themes and double entendres. They earn 17 CMA nominations for vocal duo or group, but never win

Sep 16, 1950

David Bellamy is born in Darby, Florida. With sibling Howard, he forms The Bellamy Brothers, developing a mix of hits built on wordplay or social commentary. They net 17 Country Music Association nominations for duo or group but never win

Aug 14, 1973

Jim Stafford records the pop hit "Spiders & Snakes," co-written by David Bellamy

Jan 16, 1974

Jim Stafford's "Spiders And Snakes," co-written by David Bellamy, is used as a wakeup call for Skylab 4 astronauts

Mar 20, 1993

David and Susan Bellamy are married in a Confederate-style ceremony

Nov 3, 2003

David Bellamy has surgery in Zephyrhills, Florida, to help pass a kidney stone

Apr 6, 2005

The Bellamy Brothers' Howard Bellamy marries Jennifer Wright at the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, with other Brother David Bellamy in attendance

Dec 24, 2009

The Bellamy Brothers' mother, Frances Bellamy, dies at her home in Darby, Florida