Barry Cowsill

Barry Cowsill was born September 14, 1954 in Newport, RI, USA. The fifth of seven children, Barry soon became the drummer (and later the bass player) of his brothers' band, playing popular tunes at local dance clubs. In the late 1960's, this band expanded to include two more brothers, a sister, and their mother, and The Cowsills went on to churn out a string of hits (including the #2's "The Rain the Park and Other Things" and "Hair") before officially disbanding in 1971.