Rudolph Isley died over the week. He and his brothers Ernie and Ronnie, and O'Kelly, were soul and rock pioneers in the 60s and 70s and keep going even today.
Rudy was 84 and died of natural causes, according to his brothers.
The Isley Brothers were famous first for two singles that became pop
Updated: Apr 5 2021, 3:55 ET
THE Isley brothers will forever be one of America s most iconic R&B and soul groups.
The group have had their fair share of highs and lows over the years. Here is the lowdown on each of the legendary brothers.
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Who are the Isley Brothers members?
The Isley Brothers are a band originally from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Although the band has had various iterations over the years, it was formed in the 1950s as a vocal trio with brothers O Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley.
The brothers were raised in the Cincinnati s Lincoln Heights suburb and learnt to sing at church with their father, O Kelly Isley, Sr and their mother Sallye.