SHELTON BROTHERS
(1909–1986)
SHELTON BROTHERS (b. Robert Attlesey, July 4, 1909–November 1986, and Joseph Attlesey, January 27, 1911–December 26, 1980, both in Reilly Springs, Tex.) The Shelton Brothers were hillbilly/WESTERN SWING stars of the 1930s and 1940s, and major radio stars in the Southwest. Elder brother Bob was a natural comedian but not much of a musician; younger brother Joe was a talented MANDOLIN and GUITAR player. Taking their mother's maiden name, the Sheltons began performing as The Lone Star Cowboys in…