The Cowsills were a family pop-rock band from Newport, Rhode Island, that was active primarily in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band consisted of siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul, with their mother Barbara also serving as their manager.

The Cowsills began as a vocal group in the early 1960s, singing at school assemblies and local events. They released their first single, "All I Really Wanta Be Is Me," in 1965, but it wasn't until 1967 that they had their first hit with "The Rain, the Park, and Other Things," which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The band's popularity continued to grow with hits like "Indian Lake" and "Hair," which was featured in the musical of the same name. The Cowsills also appeared on television shows like "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson."

Despite their success, the band experienced tension and conflicts behind the scenes, particularly between their father, who was also their music director, and some of the siblings. The group disbanded in the early 1970s, but some of the siblings continued to make music together and individually.

The Cowsills' music has been described as upbeat, sunny pop-rock with tight harmonies and catchy melodies. They were known for their youthful, wholesome image, which contrasted with some of the more rebellious rock bands of the time.

All-in-the-family vocal group from Newport, Rhode Island.  The Partridge Family television show was based on The Cowsills.  Thanks to Keith Osterberg for helping me with lineup changes and other miscellaneous information. -GSH

• William "Bud" Cowsill - guitar/vocals - b. January 9, 1948, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals - b. August 26, 1950, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
• Barry Cowsill - bass/vocals - b. September 14, 1954, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
• John Cowsill - drums - b. March 2, 1956, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

• William "Bud" Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Barry Cowsill - bass/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums
• Barbara Cowsill - vocals - b. 1929; d. January 31, 1985.

1. "The Cowsills" (1967) - Single: "The Rain, The Park, And Other Things"

• William "Bud" Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Barry Cowsill - bass/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums
• Barbara Cowsill - vocals
• Susan Cowsill - vocals - b. May 20, 1960, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
• Paul Cowsill - keyboards/vocals - b. November 11, 1952, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

1. "We Can Fly" (1968)
2. "Captain Sad And His Ship Of Fools" (1968) - Single: "Indian Lake"
3. "The Cowsills In Concert" (1969)

• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Barry Cowsill - bass/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums
• Barbara Cowsill - vocals
• Susan Cowsill - vocals - b. May 20, 1960, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
• Paul Cowsill - keyboards/vocals - b. November 11, 1952, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

1. "II x II" (1970)
2. "On My Side" (1971)

• William "Bud" Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Barry Cowsill - bass/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums

• William "Bud" Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Paul Cowsill - keyboards/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums
• Susan Cowsill - vocals
• Peter Holsapple - keyboards - formerly with dB.
  
• Robby Scharf - bass
  

• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Paul Cowsill - keyboards/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums
• Susan Cowsill - vocals
• Peter Holsapple - keyboards
  
• Robby Scharf - bass
  

1. "Global" (1998)

• Bob Cowsill - guitar/vocals
• Paul Cowsill - keyboards/vocals
• Barry Cowsill - bass/vocals
• John Cowsill - drums
• Susan Cowsill - vocals
• Rich Cowsill - vocals

1. "All Time Hits"
2. "The Best Of The Cowsills" (1988)
3. "The Best Of The Cowsills" (1994)
4. "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of The Cowsills" (2001)
   

• Cowsill.com
• Collins' Oldies Cowsills Page