The Isley Brothers band was formed in the mid-1950s when Rudolph, Ronald, O’Kelly and Vernon Isley started a gospel quartet as teenagers. Vernon tragically died at age 13 before the brothers went on to release their first major hit, “Shout!” in 1959.
Though the band’s membership evolved through the years, The Isley Brothers had enduring success with songs like “Love The One You’re With,” “Testify” and “Between the Sheets.”
Rudolph had not performed with the band since 1986. He left the music industry in 1989 to pursue a life in Christian ministry, but reunited with the group in 1992 when The Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
While the Cincinnati-native was still with The Isley Brothers, they earned one Grammy in 1970 for their popular hit song “It’s Your Thing” off their 1969 album “It’s Our Thing.”
More recently, Rudolph and Ronald had been engaged in legal proceedings since March regarding a trademark dispute over ownership of the band’s name, according to Billboard.
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Everyone has sampled the Isleys from the Beatles to Biggie to Nikki. Their influence on popular music is second only to James Brown. The Isley Brothers put out some of the best music in the 20th century. Sending condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP.
3 comments:
Everyone has sampled the Isleys from the Beatles to Biggie to Nikki. Their influence on popular music is second only to James Brown. The Isley Brothers put out some of the best music in the 20th century. Sending condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP.
So tragic. RIP
Soar high Rudy
They have an awesome and extensive catalog.
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