Known as “The Quiet Isley,” Rudolph co-wrote many of the group’s biggest hits. He was 84
Rudolph Isley has died. As a founding member of the Isley Brothers, he co-wrote many of the band’s biggest hits and provided melodic backing vocals for three decades. Though a cause of death has not been released, TMZ confirmed that the singer died Wednesday at his home in Illinois. He was 84. “Heaven has gained another angel,” the group wrote on Facebook. “Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Rudolph Isley.
Their 1962 rendition of “Twist And Shout” landed in the top 20 for four weeks and also provided a blueprint for the Beatles legendary cover. Following a brief stint with Jimi Hendrix, who played guitar for the group in the mid-60s, the Isley Brothers signed with Motown Records and captured a second top 40 single, “This Old Heart Of Mine ,” but languished on the label in its aftermath.
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