Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the Isley Brothers, has died at 84

Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the iconic Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84.

Notable career: Rudolph Isley was instrumental in the creation of classic rhythm and blues tracks such as “Shout” and “Twist and Shout.”
* Along with his brothers, Ronald and O’Kelly, Rudolph formed part of the Isley Brothers from the late 1950s through to 1989.
* Some of the band’s other popular songs include “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)”, “It’s Your Thing,” “That Lady,” and “Fight the Power (Part 1).”

In their words: Upon his brother’s death, Ronald Isley expressed his deep love and loss.
* “There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother. Our family will miss him. But I know he’s in a better place,” said Ronald in a statement.

Transformative years: Following the death of O’Kelly Isley in 1986, Rudolph left the Isley Brothers in 1989 to become a Christian minister.
* Despite his departure, Rudolph and the rest of the Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

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