2000 HALL OF FAME WINNER Mills Brothers, John Jr. (1911-1936), Herbert (1912-1989), Harry (1913-1982), Donald (1915-1999), John Sr. (1885-1967) The original Mills Brothers were born in Piqua and began singing at local church gatherings. They began their professional careers with the local Greenamyer Orchestra as the Four Boys and a Guitar. In 1925, they were featured on WLW-Radio in Cincinnati and cut a record two years later. After the death of John Jr., the father of the Mills Brothers, John Sr. joined the act. The Mills Brothers recorded over 1,200 songs, including such international hits as Tiger Rag, Paper Doll, Yellow Bird, Lazy River and Cab Driver.