We finally got someone to fund a record, and people liked it. “But it was a slow-evolving, almost grassroots kind of thing. Pretty soon, they had an entire band solidified (both Michael and Kevin share guitar and vocal duties) and soon began working on what would become their debut album (1997’s “Forosoco,” a made-up phase that combines the words “folk,” “rock,” “soul” and “country”). The brothers garnered enough buzz to where they started getting offers to play other concerts. “What would happen after we played that gig was the network of small clubs up and down the East Coast started reaching out.” “We really just put it together for the one gig,” Michael recalls. They also agree that they both thought it would be a one-time thing. So in 1995, when a friend asked the brothers to play a benefit concert together in their hometown, they jumped at the chance. Still, he never lost his love for playing music, especially with his brother.
It goes without saying that Kevin found the call of acting to be a bit more seductive, leaving Philly at 17 for Hollywood. “I would come and get a taste of what the live performance thing was like, and it was really seductive,” Kevin recalls.
Kevin recounts the times where he’d try to sneak out to some of Michael’s gigs at Philadelphia clubs when he wasn’t old enough to drink. The two have played music together since they were kids. The Bacon Brothers’ 25-plus years as a band is proof enough of their survival skills. If we get a hit record, we’ll see if we can survive that.” So there isn’t a ton to fight about quite yet. “If we break even, we feel like that’s good. “Yeah, nobody’s throwing tons of money our way,” Michael says. Michael chimes in, careful not to interrupt his younger brother but also wanting to get his two cents in. You’re not going to agree on everything, but hopefully there will be the ability to find some common ground.” I also think you have to have personal and musical respect. I think you just have to be willing and wanting to spend time together. “People always ask me that same question about my marriage, you know? ‘What’s the secret?’ I don’t know if there is a secret. “Gosh, I don’t know if there’s really a key to being in a band with your brother,” says Kevin. Seeing as how they’ve been playing music together professionally for well over 25 years, it’s worth asking how they manage to keep things cordial. The Bacon Brothers, both as a familial unit and as a band, have seemingly never had any issues other than the occasional brotherly tiff. Then again, there’s also the natural tension and inevitable disputes that come with collaborating with someone who knows how to push all the right buttons.įor every group that includes siblings who made beautiful music together (The Carpenters, Bee Gees, Tegan and Sara), there are just as many cautionary tales about brothers and sisters who no longer speak with one another (The Kinks, Oasis, The Everly Brothers). Yes, there’s the natural chemistry that comes with writing and performing with a close family member. Playing in a band with a sibling can be a tricky business.
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