The Cowsills are an American singing group from Newport, Rhode Island, active primarily during the late 1960s and early 1970s. They are known for their harmonic pop sound, exemplified in hits like "The Rain, The Park & Other Things" and "Hair." The band was distinctive for being a family group consisting of siblings with their mother, a novelty during their peak. Their success and dynamics influenced the creation of the television show "The Partridge Family", marking their significant impact on pop culture.