RUDOLPH ISLEY

'Rudolph Isley' (born 'Rudolph Bernard Isley', April 1 1939, Cincinnati, Ohio) is one of the founding members of the legendary family group, The Isley Brothers. Rudolph, known as Rudy, to family members, heavily contributed to the Isleys' sound co-writing the self-penned anthems, "Shout!", ''It's Your Thing'' and also wrote a rough draft of the brothers' 1975 classic ballad, "For the Love of You Pts. 1 & 2".
Rudolph demonstrated a unique sound similar to brother Ronald and played a second lead with him in the brothers' 1975 funk classic, "Fight the Power Pts. 1 & 2". Rudolph remained a dedicated member to the group from its 1954 inception into the late-1980s and left the group officially in 1989 before the release of the ''Spend the Night'' album to follow a lifelong dream of ministry.
Rudolph lives quietly at home in California with his longtime wife, Elaine. Rudolph showed up to accept a BET Award for Lifetime Achievement Award with his brothers Ronald and Ernie.

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★ Rockabilly page on Rudolph Isley

★ IMDB page on Rudolph Isley