The friendly celebration slash battle between the musical giants only went left when The Isley Brothers performed songs recorded with the beleaguered R. Kelly.
With both men already over the age of 50, their energy and a long list of classic tracks between them transported them back to the days of their youth but in the best ways possible.
The fictional battle between the two legendary R&B and Soul bands would be one of the ages if it did indeed happen.
Hip-Hop has been used to sell products for years, so of course a tune by the Notorious B.I.G. would be used as the musical background for a commercial. A version of the late rapper’s smash hit “Big Poppa” is being used by Taco Bell to promote its Cantina Steak Burrito.
Marvin Isely, bassist for the Isely Brothers passed away today at the age of 56. No cause of death has been found yet, but it is speculated that it may have been due to the bassists’ struggle with diabetes. Isley joined the Isley Brothers band in the mid 70’s and played bass guitar on hit […]
The King’s back. Not that one. One of the legendary Kings Of R&B, Ron “Mr. Biggs” Isley has been released from prison after serving three years for tax evasion. Speaking with comedian Steve Harvey, Isley said, “I’m overjoyed to be home and to be able to do everything that I want to do. I’m in […]
