The Isley Brothers
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Genre: R&B / Soul
Location NEW YORK, New York, US
Profile Views: 384415
Last Login: 8/28/2010
Member Since 7/28/2008
Website http://www.legacyrecordings.com
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..The Isley Brothers.. formed in the early 1950s in Cincinnati, Ohio and today are considered one of the most important and influential groups of the last half-century. Though raised primarily on the sounds of gospel music, the family band went on to experiment and record under the genres of doo-wop, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, Motown, funk, quiet storm, disco, pop and hip-hop, all the while remaining true to their vision and voice. After leaving Cincinnati in 1957 for New York City, the group scored their first hit with the call-and-response classic “Shout” (now covered by countless bands across the country) and in 1962 reached true mainstream success with “Twist and Shout,” which became their first Top 40 hit on both the pop and R&B charts. At the end of the decade, ..The Isley Brothers.. scored another phenomenally successful hit with “It’s Your Thing” which earned them the 1969 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance and lead into their 1970s rock-disco crossover period, rounded out by the addition of three new members. Their 1973 album, ..3 + 3.., featured the Latin percussive rock classic “That Lady” and went on to be certified gold, while the 1975 landmark album ..The Heat Is On.. showcased the political funk anthem “"Fight the Power Pts. 1 & 2." After some members branched out to form Isley-Jasper-Isley in 1984, the group carried on as a duo, and in 1992 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Continuing steadily after the success of 1996’s ..Mission to Please.., the group returned to the top of the charts with ..Eternal..’s 2001 hit, “Contagious.” 2003 saw the gold certification of ..Body Kiss.., and 2006’s ..Baby Makin’ Music.. peaked at No. 5. All in all, ..The Isley Brothers.. are of the rarest breed in the history of recorded music, maintaining a special and vital place for nearly fifty years. .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... ........Secret Lover...... .. .. .. .. .. ......The Isley Brothers.. | ..MySpace Music Videos...... .... .. Sign Up for Email Updates from Legacy Recordings!.. .. .. .. ....Email address: .... ...... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Privacy Policy.. .. -
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Current: Ronald Isley & Ernie Isley ..Former: O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley, Vernon Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper & Everett Collins -
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- Jun 9, 2010 7:32 PM Marvin Isley of The Isley Brothers, dies at 56
- Sep 21, 2009 3:03 AM "The Music Of The Isley Brothers" Box Set
- Jan 15, 2009 9:16 PM From The Heart Series Featuring The Isley Brothers
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Bio:
The Isley Brothers formed in the early 1950s in Cincinnati, Ohio and today are considered one of the most important and influential groups of the last half-century. Though raised primarily on the sounds of gospel music, the family band went on to experiment and record under the genres of doo-wop, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, Motown, funk, quiet storm, disco, pop and hip-hop, all the while remaining true to their vision and voice. After leaving Cincinnati in 1957 for New York City, the group scored their first hit with the call-and-response classic “Shout” (now covered by countless bands across the country) and in 1962 reached true mainstream success with “Twist and Shout,” which became their first Top 40 hit on both the pop and R&B charts. At the end of the decade, The Isley Brothers scored another phenomenally successful hit with “It’s Your Thing” which earned them the 1969 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance and lead into their 1970s rock-disco crossover period, rounded out by the addition of three new members. Their 1973 album, 3 + 3, featured the Latin percussive rock classic “That Lady” and went on to be certified gold, while the 1975 landmark album The Heat Is On showcased the political funk anthem “"Fight the Power Pts. 1 & 2." After some members branched out to form Isley-Jasper-Isley in 1984, the group carried on as a duo, and in 1992 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Continuing steadily after the success of 1996’s Mission to Please, the group returned to the top of the charts with Eternal’s 2001 hit, “Contagious.” 2003 saw the gold certification of Body Kiss, and 2006’s Baby Makin’ Music peaked at No. 5. All in all, The Isley Brothers are of the rarest breed in the history of recorded music, maintaining a special and vital place for nearly fifty years.
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I'm big your fan!
I love your songs.
Thank you.
Your family will be in my prayers. R.I.P Marvin Isley.
Love your groovy music, as great now as it was back then!
R.I.P Marvin!
R.I.P. Marvin Isley and may God continue to bless the Isley Family. I'm looking forward to the Ron Isley & Isley Brothers future projects.
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SRRY 2 HEAR OF UR LOSS, PRAYING 4 THE ENTIRE ISLEY FAMILY_GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!
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Thanks 4 tha add and tha inspiration!!!
I want to wish Ron Isley a happy birthday from his number 1 fan.
Enjoyed da show in concord may 30th.welcome back Ron Isley
I love your music