Isley Brothers co-founder Rudolph Isley had died at the age of 84, according to multiple reports. Isley passed away yesterday (Oct. 11).
Rudolph Isley performs with The Isley Brothers on "Soul Train" on Sept. 30, 1972 .Rudolph formed the iconic, Cincinnati-reared R&B group with his brothers Ronald and O’Kelly as teenagers in the mid-1950s and performed with them until 1989, when he left to become a pastor. During his tenure, the Isley Brothers scored huge hits such as “Shout,” “Twist & Shout” , “It’s Your Thing,” and “This Old Heart of Mine.
Rudolph Isley often wore fur clothing and walked with a cane, adding to the group’s flair for the dramatic. His lead vocals included the 1979 hit “It’s a Disco Night ” and “You Still Feel the Need,” and hse shared vocals with his brothers on songs such as “Livin’ in the Life” and “Fight the Power.” He was inducted with the group into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992..
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