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Marvin, youngest of Isley Brothers, dies at 56
(AP)AP - Marvin Isley, the bass player who helped give R&B powerhouse the Isley Brothers their distinctive sound, has died ... more Marvin Isley of Isley Brothers dies at age 56 (Reuters)
Reuters - Marvin Isley, bass player for the Isley Brothers, died in Chicago on Sunday, aged 56. He reportedly succumbed ... more more news
The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers ( /ˈaɪzliː/ YZ-lee) are an American musical group consisting of brothers Ron and Ernie Isley. The founding members of the band were Ronald Isley, older brothers Rudy and Kelly and younger brother Vernon. Originally formed as a gospel quartet, following the death of brother Vernon, the remaining trio launched a career into doo-wop scoring with their first million-selling hit single, "Shout", in 1959. Follow-up successes came with the 1962 single, "Twist and Shout" and the 1966 Motown single, "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)".. . ...
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