Siblings Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronald formed the Isley Brothers during the late 1950s and spent the ensuing decades nimbly navigating shifting styles.
Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the R&B institution the Isley Brothers, died on Wednesday. He was 84. A publicist for the group confirmed Isley's death. No cause was given. 'There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother,' said Ronald Isley in a statement. 'Our family will miss him. But I know he's in a a better place.
With Vernon singing lead, the group was soon performing anywhere there was a stage — school, church, talent shows. In 1955, tragedy truck, as Vernon was killed after being hit by a truck; the brothers carried on with Ronald as their lead singer, developing a lively stage show that complemented their R&B and enlivened their repertoire of pop standards.
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