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Pasco County's Bellamy Brothers, a.k.a. the hottest band in Switzerland, prepping for European tour

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We're sure you've been dying for an update on the Bellamy Brothers' collaboration with Swiss rock superstar Gola, which we told you about a few weeks ago. (That's the three of them above, during Gola's recent visit to the Bellamy Brothers' Pasco County ranch. Try to guess who's who! We think you'll be pleasantly surprised.)

Well, since this is evidently AM Gold week on Tampabay.com, we're happy to report that Chief Bellamy Brothers Bureau Correspondent Lisa Buie has an update on David and Howard Bellamy's preparations for impending European superstardom. Take it away, Lisa:

Like former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, who's all the rage in Germany, the brothers also hit pay dirt in Europe, doing shows in Italy and Switzerland. Later this year they plan to play four shows in Norway. They also plan to play Switzerland, where they recently did part of a duet album with Swiss rock sensation Gola.

"We never know what the weather's going to be, so we pack everything from a parka to a bikini," Howard says with a laugh.

You read it here first, country music fans: The Bellamy Brothers are into bikinis.

Click here for Lisa's story.

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