![]() From Doo-Wop songs to Soul tracks, Funk grooves to Disco beats, the Isley Brothers have always remembered how to inject a memorable melody into every number they record. Among other accomplishments, they toured with a young guitarist named Jimmy James (later known as Jimi Hendrix - his work can be heard on the single "Testify"). Some of their best work can be found on the album Brother, Brother, Brother, but the seminal "Footsteps in the Dark" is not to be missed either. Marvin and fiery guitar player Ernie (plus a brother-in-law on keyboards). Centered for most of their career on the vocal talents of Ronald, Rudolph and Vernon, in their 3 + 3 era the Isleys benefited from the addition of a couple more brothers to the backing band: bassist From "Who's That Lady" to "It's Your Thing," they've produced numerous hits that are still blaring on radios (and commercials) across the land. The Isley Brothers - Brother, Brother Oh, brother, brother, brother I know you've been layin back a long time But. ![]() If superlatively great R&B singer Ronald Isley and his great backing singer brothers O’Kelly and Rudolph had retired after producing Shout, Twist and Shout, This Old Heart of Mine and It’s Your Thing, they would have been borderline Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and. The Isleys have had success in many genres since their beginnings in the 1950s, arguably hitting their peak and writing some of their tightest music in the '70s. I love the Isley Brothers, and their place in my heart is as unique as their place in music history.
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