The Isley Brothers
By Lee Hildebrand
During a recording career that spanned a half century (1957-2007), The Isley Brothers—originally a vocal trio comprised of Cincinnati-born siblings O’Kelly Jr., Rudolph, and lead singer Ronald—managed to keep their records on the charts by changing with and adapting to the musical times. In the 1960s, they were a show-stopping stand-up act that jumped from label to label, working with such songwriter-producers as Bert Berns and Holland-Dozier-Holland. The Isley's refashioned their style during the next decade, producing mostly original material for their own T-Neck label. With the addition of younger brothers Ernie on guitar and Marvin... Read More
- Genre:
- Soul, Pop Soul, Motown, Funk
- City Of Origin:
- Cincinnati, ,Ohio United States
- Formed Date:
- 1954
