The Brooks Sisters
- Actress
From Denton, Texas, The Brooks ("The Brooks Sisters" as were known by Dentonites) were a musically talented family
of four beautiful daughters, Suzanne, Malynn, Elaine and Annette. Three daughters formed the band that entertained and performed the music of the day. Father Bill Jr., Brooks Drug Store shop manager/owner and mother Miriam, a homemaker and
astute business manager, converted the family home's oversized garage
into a rehearsal studio with a large stage where the sisters
practiced for upcoming shows. The Brooks popularity grew in the
early 60's so much that they caught the attention of The Ed Sullivan
Show producers and in 1964 made two appearances on the show. The
highlight of The Brooks Sisters career probably came during one of
their Sullivan shows performances when they were introduced to The
Beatles and had a private photo shoot of the two bands cutting up and
socializing together. After the Sullivan shows, Miriam and the girls
sought greater exposure and show business opportunities and decided to
leave Texas for Los Angeles. The family moved to a home in Bel Air, CA
that coincidentally was next door to Hollywood film legend, Alfred
Hitchcock. In California, Miriam and the Sisters worked to make the
most of their move to California by establishing contacts and
auditioning for Hollywood talent agents. Those auditions included the
youngest and only son, Little Bill singing in the home's living room,
"What the World Needs Now Is Love" - Burt Bacharach. The young Brooks
family were growing up and after a few years decided to move back to
the Dallas area where the sisters continued to perform until disbanding
in the latter 70's or early 80's. Malynn(Vocals,Guitar,Keyboard)
Elaine(Vocals,Piano,Bass) Annette(Vocals,Drums,Percussion)