Group Name: Isley Brothers

Genre(s): R&B, Motown soul

Members:
Ronald Isley
Ernie Isley

Past Members:
O'Kelly Isley, Jr.
Rudolph Isley
Vernon Isley
Marvin Isley
Chris Jasper

Founding Members:
Ronald, Rudolph, O'Kelly, and Vernon Isley

Where They Are From: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Formed: First formed in the early '50s

Nationality: American

Breakthrough Single: "Twist & Shout" (1962)

Got Their Start: all began singing in church under the tutelage of their parents, who were also musicians

Did You Know: Vernon (founding member) died in 1955 (bicycle accident)