The Isley Brothers

The Profile

The Isley Brothers are an American music group formed in 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by brothers O’Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald Isley. Evolving from doo‑wop and R&B into soul, funk, and rock, the lineup later included Ernie and Marvin Isley with Chris Jasper. They are known for classics such as Shout, It’s Your Thing, That Lady, and Between the Sheets, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Formed in 1954 (Cincinnati) by O’Kelly, Rudolph, and Ronald Isley; later joined by Ernie and Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper; genres span R&B, soul, funk, and rock; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees (1992).

A single, highly positive review dives into 3+3 (1973): the groove of That Lady, vibrant covers like Summer Breeze and Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, and the sleek 70s production. It highlights the expanded lineup with Ernie and Marvin Isley plus Chris Jasper, guitar fireworks, and a Stevie Wonder/Innervisions studio overlap. Standout originals include If You Were There and The Highways of My Life.