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The Isley Brothers

Originally formed in Lincoln Heights, Ohio by brothers O'Kelly, Rudolph, Vernon, and Ronald Isley in 1954, the group performed gospel music until Vernon’s death in 1955. The remaining Isley Brothers formulated their close harmony style in the early days of rock and roll with influential hit singles like “Shout” (1959) and “Twist and Shout” 1962. Their line-up would change over the years as they’d incorporate several other family members and friends into the fold. They finally achieved massive commercial success in 1966 with the Motown single “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for Y...