Do you know America’s one of the top icons, the Isley brothers? Yes, we are talking about Rudolph Isley, Ronald, O’Kelly, Ernie, Marvin, and Chris. Fans know them as one of the most influential R&B and soul artists. The Isley brother’s band has certainly made a huge impact in their time. They have shared their own fair share of highs and lows but they have remained legendary.
So, if you want to know how Rudolph Isley and co are doing then you are in the right place. In this article we will provide details on their current life and how much net worth they have.
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Who Are The Rudolph Isley & Their Brothers?
Well, you probably know this already but this band is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Even though this band has had a lot of iterations over the years, the members formed this in the 1950s. Back then the vocal trio O’Kelly Isley Jr, Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley formed this band.
The parents of the Isley brothers brought them up in the Cinciannti’s Lincoln Heights suburbs. Moreover, they learned to sing at the church with their father. It was in the year 1959 that they gained a prominent reputation as a band. Thereafter, in 1965, the Isley brothers signed with Motown records. Just after that, they released their all-time hit ‘This Old Heart Of Mine ( Is Weak For you).
After eight years, the younger brothers Ernie, Marvin & Rudolph’s brother-in-law Chris Jasper joined the original trio. Moreover, it’s also worth noting that the band received Grammy Award for lifetime achievement in the year 2014.
Now that we have a sufficient idea about Rudolph Isley and the other members of the Isley Brothers, let’s explore their life in detail.
Ronald Isley
He is the founding member of the band and for the most part, remained the trio’s lead vocalist. So, Ronald began singing at the age of two only. Some of the most hit songs are ‘It’s your Thing’, ‘Work To Do”. Fight The Power’, etc. He has a net worth of about 2 million dollars.
O’Kelly Isley Jr
He is the eldest Isley brother and has his own signature look. In other words, he likes to wear a cowboy hat and western clothes. However, in the year 1986, he died because of a heart attack at the age of 48. He left behind two sons, Dough & Frank.
Rudolph Isley
As we said earlier, Rudolph Isley is one of the three founding members of the band. So, as per the reports, he said a net worth of about 2 million dollars. Moreover, his wife’s name is Elaine Jasper whom he married in the year 1958. So, it’s worth noting that even though he had gained a lot of success in the band, he left it in the year 1989. In fact, he completely turned his back and pursued his dream of becoming a Christian minister.
Ernie Isley
Next, we have Ernie Isley who’s the younger brother of the original founding members. He loved to play the guitar and drums. He is a family man now and enjoys a net worth of 2 million dollars.
Marvin Isley
If you loved the band then surely you remember Marvin who played the bass guitar. However, he left the band in 1997 due to diabetic reasons. Sadly Marvin left this world in the year 2010.
Chris Jasper
Rudolph’s brother-in-law, Chris loved to play piano and keyboards with synthesizers. In fact, he is the brain behind the songs ‘Fight The Power’ and ‘Harvest For The World’. After his stint in the band, he had begun his own solo career.
Final Thoughts:
So, that was it for the Isley brothers. If you have found these details on Rudolph Isley and other members of the band then it’s time to relive the time and listen to their songs.
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