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The Isley Brothers
photo credit: Resig & Taylor

Active

1950s - 2010s

Formed

1954 in Cincinnati, OH

Genre

R&B

Styles

Early R&B Funk Quiet Storm Soul Psychedelic Soul Adult Contemporary R&B Frat Rock

Also Known As

The Isleys

Group Members

Ronald Isley O'Kelly Isley Rudolph Isley Chris Jasper Ernie Isley Marvin Isley Vernon Isley
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The Isley Brothers

Biography by Jason Ankeny

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Multi-generational band who heralded the transformation from gritty R&B to Motown soul and blistering funk.
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