Before they broke out into pop and into a career spanning more than 60 years, the Isley Brothers—Kelly, Rudy, and Ron—were gospel singers in their native Ohio. The young brothers began performing ...

Back when the Isley Brothers scored their first hit with "Shout," lead singer Ronald Isley couldn't have imagined that the group would one day have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which ...

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history ...

The Isley Brothers have been part of the soundtrack of American life for so long that it almost feels like they have always ...

Rudolph Isley was part of that legendary soul and R&B group behind hit songs like "Shout" and "This Old Heart of Mine." He often sang supporting harmonies for the family musical group. Good morning. I ...

In 1957, the music business was unsophisticated and informal, where fame-seeking young adults were charmed by fly-by-night indie labels looking to snag the next Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers type of ...

Ernie Isley is the secret sauce of The Isley Brothers, but he’s far from underrated. Just ask him. As a visionary and legend in his own right, the 73-year-old recently co-headlined the second annual ...