CNN —Rudolph Isley, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Isley Brothers, has died, his family announced.
But I know he’s in a better place,” Ronald Isley, Rudolph’s brother and Isley Brother band co-founder, told CNN in a statement on Thursday.
A representative for The Isley Brothers told CNN that Rudolph died Wednesday.
The Isley Brothers band was formed in the mid-1950s when Rudolph, Ronald, O’Kelly and Vernon Isley started a gospel quartet as teenagers.
The Isley Brothers: (l to r) Rudolph, O'Kelly and Ronnie, performing together in an undated photo.
Persons:
CNN — Rudolph Isley, Isley, ” Ronald Isley, Rudolph’s, Rudolph, Ronald, O’Kelly, Vernon Isley, Vernon, O'Kelly, Ronnie, ” “, ”, ” Rudolph
Organizations:
CNN, Isley Brothers, Deutsch, Hall of Fame, Billboard
Locations:
Cincinnati
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