Isley Brothers Profile
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)