The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers () are an American musical group originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, originally a vocal trio consisting of brothers O Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley. The group has been cited as having enjoyed one of the longest, most influential, and most diverse careers in the pantheon of popular music .
Alongside a fourth brother, Vernon, the group performed gospel music until Vernon s death a few years after its formation. After moving to the New York City area in the late 1950s, the group had modest chart successes during their early years, first coming to prominence in 1959 with their fourth single, Shout , written by the three brothers. Initially a modest charted single, the song eventually sold over a million copies. Afterwards the group recorded for a variety of labels, including the top 20 single, Twist and Shout and the Motown single, This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) before recording and issuing the Grammy Award-winning
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.