The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers are a hugely successful group that began their musical career in Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1950s. Ever since their first records in 1957, the Isleys have remained active with a repertoire that has included gospel, doo-wop, pop, R&B, Motown, soul, funk, rock, disco, and hip-hop. The Isley Brothers hold the record for being the only band and only act to have scored a Hot 100 hit in six consecutive decades: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s, and are also one of the most sampled and most covered bands in music history.

Personnel

• O'Kelly Isley (1937-1986) (1954-1986)
• Rudolph Isley (b. 1939) (1954-1989)
• Ronald Isley, a/k/a Mr. Biggs (b. 1941) (1954-present)
• Vernon Isley (1942-1955) (1954-1955)
• Chris Jasper (b. 1951) (1969-1984)
• Ernie Isley (b. 1952) (1969-1984; 1991-present)
• Marvin Isley (b. 1953) (1969-1984; 1991-1997)