The Isley Brothers ( /ˈaɪzliː/ YZ-lee) are an American musical group consisting of brothers Ron and Ernie Isley. The founding members of the band were Ronald Isley, older brothers Rudy and Kelly and younger brother Vernon. Originally formed as a gospel quartet, following the death of brother Vernon, the remaining trio launched a career into doo-wop scoring with their first million-selling hit single, "Shout", in 1959. Follow-up successes came wit...
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Place Musical Career Began:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1954
Musical Genres:
- Funk ,
- Rock music ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- Soul music ,
- Doo-wop ,
- Quiet storm ,
- Gospel music ,
- Funk-rock ,
- Disco ,
- Psychedelic soul
Also known as:
- Isley Bros,
- The Isley Bros,
- Isley Bothers,
- Isley Brothers,
- The Isley Bros.,
- Isley Brothers, The,
- Iseley Brothers
