Rudolph Isley of The Isley Brothers Passes Away at 84

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. The Isley Brothers were a rhythm and blues group that achieved success in the late 1950s with their hit song “Shout”. They went on to have a number of other hits, including “Twist and Shout”, “That Lady”, and “It’s Your Thing”.

Rudolph Isley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and began singing in church with his brothers Ronald and O’Kelly. His brother Vernon passed away at the age of 13. The Isley Brothers achieved success with their hit song “Shout”, which was later immortalized in the toga party scene in the movie Animal House.

In a statement released Thursday, Ronald Isley said, “There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother. But I know he’s in a better place.”

The Isley Brothers have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have won a number of awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They have also been honored by the BET Awards and the NAACP Image Awards.

Further details about Rudolph Isley’s death were not immediately available. He will be remembered for his contributions to the Isley Brothers and his influence on the rhythm and blues genre.