The Life and Death of Rudolph Isley

The late, great, Rudolph Isley.
#rudolphisley
#mikeysmorgue

[@cjw648]

Married for 68 years. That in itscself is awesome. R.I.P.

[@geffeternal741]

Was about to post the same thing. 68 years! 😮 Nowadays, it's like a sentence of 6-8 years. 😅 He lived a full life it seems. 😊

[@jjohnson3968]

And he died at 84? He must have married at age 16! That was young for a guy, even in the '50's.

[@denisehenry3427]

Now that's a marriage. Jada and Will have to take notice. Condolences to the Isley family. 🙏

[@geffeternal741]

@@denisehenry3427 Will and Jada needs to separate. Will's better without her manipulations. He can do much better.

[@PassportBrothasWearingWeave]

@@denisehenry3427y’all worship these damn celebrities way too much Will and Jada both sold out and Jada likes women she is doing all of this as a cover up

[@CG-gp2gc]

We need more men like him, especially today - one wife, four children, married for 68-years! Love the Isley Brothers

[@EdCollects]

A great man!

[@CG-gp2gc]

@@EdCollects Well said, and VERY handsome too!

[@MichaelHartman-qt4mp]

He looks like a slightly more handsome version of Barry White.

[@ONEWRESTLINGNATION_OWNIT]

Did you him personally? If not stfu

[@delwiljr7055]

That's really rare for the entertainment industry! I grew-up up around it.

[@michele2855]

He became a minister in 1989 and was married 68 years!! Much respect. May he RIP until the resurrection ❤️🙏🏾

[@julliettesflowercards]

And he was extra-ordinary good-looking…

[@rudyniosho2505]

Amen!🙏🏼

[@violetsterling67]

@@julliettesflowercards He is very handsome!

[@tracysharp1361]

I'm sure his wife put up with a lot of crap in their marriage I will not say he was cheating but I can almost imagine what his wife went through him being an entertainer for having his life but that's when people believe that truly stand together till death do them apart.

[@mackinshizzaveli4202]

No we need more women like his wife who knew her family was more important than groupies

[@roshelltannen9698]

RIP. They'll never be another band like the Isleys. Over 50 years in the biz. Legends.

[@EdCollects]

So many great songs, it's amazing!

[@RickyMoss]

Never.. they have a longer run than the Jacksons. It's so sad it's like an era coming to an end we only have Ron and Ernie left and their cousin Chris Jasper.

[@roshelltannen9698]

@RickyMoss Frankie Valli is the only living legend I can think of. And Frankie is the sh*t too.

[@AnthonyJohnson-gg7ji]

Chris Jasper is their Brother - In Law. His older Sister, Elaine Jasper Isley, married Rudolph Isley back in the mid 1950s. Chris said they're only related to the Isleys through Marriage, not blood.

[@rosewelton2904]

@@AnthonyJohnson-gg7jiChris Jasper is the cousin

[@ageshandsomely]

He and his wife came from the generation that STAYED TOGETHER! Rip Brotha my condolences to his family

[@coreyjenkins3056]

💣💥🤜🏿🤛🏿😎💣💥❤️

[@johnross8685]

Facts

[@Gigi0408]

I was born in the wrong generation

[@KimmieSue.]

Yall do realize that generation that stayed together was so dysfunctional they are the reason the next generation began leaving horrible unions.

[@larhondaburchett3271]

@@KimmieSue.💯💯👏🏾👏🏾

[@celestonematthews-jf7yv]

Married 68 years thats a blessing rest in peace Rudolph Prayers 🙏🏾 are with the Isley family.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Wow. Married for 68 years. Today’s entertainers could learn a lot from his example. May he Rest In Peace. ❤🙏

[@kathywarren745]

The Isleys were one of the Greatest R&B groups. R.I.P. Mr. Isley.

[@mynameisnotgirl8184]

ARE……still ARE!!!!

[@BT4EVER]

Married 68 Years! That's dedication 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 R.I.P. Mr. Isley🙏🏿

[@mkmstillstackin]

Isley Brothers. Married 68 yrs. Much respect 🙏🏽

[@charlesrobinson7469]

I believe His Wife was Chris Jasper's Sister.

[@celestonematthews-jf7yv]

​@@charlesrobinson7469Correct

[@ONEWRESTLINGNATION_OWNIT]

Htfyk

[@AnthonyJohnson-gg7ji]

​@@charlesrobinson7469Yes. She is.

[@AnthonyJohnson-gg7ji]

​@@charlesrobinson7469Chris Jasper and Ernie Isley have Posted pictures of their earlier band "Isley, Jasper, Isley & Jasper." It's lineup was Ernie, Chris, Marvin and Elaine. I think you can Google it, too.

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

WOW!!! 68 years of marriage that unheard. I love!! the Isley brothers. RIP Rudolph Isley.

[@Christina-bz3mo]

Thank you for your wonderful music!! Your.marriage of 68 yrs is a testament to your song "love the one you're with." 🌹❤️

[@helahelcat60]

​@@Robert-qm5soYou just had to hu 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Robert-qm5so]

@@helahelcat60 if you thought I was being rude ( I wasn't) nonetheless I apologize if you thought.

[@Palmetto-J]

​@@Robert-qm5soIf you thought the comment wasn't rude then why did you delete it?

[@NovemberReigne]

Rudolph Isleywas not only handsome but was happily married to his wife. 68 years of marriage was a blessing. RIP🕊️

[@user-zt4nf6zk4u]

The Isley Brothers were great. Nice to have a reminder of when music was good

[@romystumpy1197]

That's the truth

[@will35719711]

Isley Brothers are great😎

[@niccolabowens-harris7049]

R I H Rudolph, your swag was immeasurable. Thank you for giving us great music.

[@suewoodman3179]

Fabulous group..... 68yrs of marriage. Bless. ❤😢😊

[@jebronlames7789]

As a white kid growing up in S Cal in 60s 70s I can attest the Isley Brothers were true legends and on the radio everyday. To this day they're music is on beat

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Rudolph Bernard Isley, you will be missed

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏

[@Decgyrrl]

I still play their records, to this very day. RIP Rudolph Isley.🪽🌹🕊🎶

[@randisnyder7105]

I love the Isley Brother's so much! The best songs! Amazing! ❤

[@EdCollects]

So many classic songs!! 👊

[@Meradith7777togiveuspace]

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[@EdCollects]

@@Meradith7777togiveuspace why the question marks?

[@blossom1643]

Oh Wow!! Thanks for this I wondered what happened to Rudolph. I’ve loved those guys since 1972. It’s nice to know someone you’ve liked a long time Really IS a good person. Married 68 Years & all the time that band stayed together speaks for good character. One of my favorites is Voyage to Atlantis-Hauntingly Beautiful ❤RIP 🎶✌️

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏

[@andreabutts8697]

Very honorable! Marriages are rare with almost 70 years together. Hope the long years were happy. Amen!

[@valeriemcdaniel8714]

Isley brothers are one of my favorite group's. Their music still sounds good today.

[@maryanncampbell3428]

Thanks for your music, rest in life❤❤❤

[@user-kv6pg5gy7i]

RIP BROTHER,! BE STRONG RON! TO HIS Wife, Children, Grandchildren and extended family members,also his many Friends. To other fans we were so blessed! May the Most High bless you all ❤❤😊🎉!!!!

[@EdCollects]

🙏🙏🙏👊

[@idalong4786]

Rest Peacefully Thanks for all the wonderful music that you contributed🙏❤️

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

pride of Cincy ☝🏻

[@EdCollects]

👊👊👍👍

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Gonna have some Skyline Chili tomorrow in honor of this great man. RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@winnieford4063]

68 years WoW the Isley Brothers always had good music have never heard a bad song I love their music thanks for sharing

[@karynjoshua3878]

One of the Greatest Groups in the World, Who don't Live the Isleys Brothers ❤❤

[@shirleylerma8290]

Got the opportunity to see the Isley Brothers in concert, best concert ever. RIP

[@EdCollects]

Oh wow, I'd love to see them in concert 👊👊

[@lorigipson1696]

"Love the one you're with" was a testament of your 68 years of marriage, always loved you and your brothers music still listening to it in 2024!

[@beclairful]

Loved the Isley Brothers!!! OMG! Their music! The memories!! I still listen to them; I will until the day I die! ❤️🥰👍🏻

[@charlespittsjr604]

Isley brothers what a great group. Listen to them on the radio.

[@EdCollects]

I love them, so many amazing songs!

[@MarcoPanache]

Married at 16 years old... impressive. Love the the ol' Soul Train clips of the Isley Brothers. His stage presence was phenomenal... full of energy and pure soul. Rest peacefully, Mr Isley. Rest peacefully, sir.

[@patgordon5757]

One of my favorite groups. Can't sit still when an Isley CD is playing. And a role model too.

[@EdCollects]

👍👍🙏🙏

[@proman1926]

Rest in peace. He was always the face of the Isley brothers to me.

[@alanbarker4446]

THE ISLEY BROTHERS. One of the best and longest performing bands left. I remember the songs against the Vietnam war and the shooting at Kent State in Ohio. True bands from back in the day made songs about the problems in America...

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏

[@angelacuthbert8603]

Ive always loved the isley brothers.. growing up listening to their music.. harvest for the world and summer breeze brings back great memorys for me ❤

[@rosemarwessels4157]

Be in the light, peace, love and joy of Jesus Christ✨🫶🙌

[@krobMusic]

❤🔥🙏🏾 thanks for the wonderful tribute!

[@EdCollects]

He was amazing! Thanks for watching 👊

[@larasikora5534]

Fantastic job w these shorts

[@EdCollects]

Thank you, it usually takes me 40 minutes to make a 60 second video, comments like that make it worth it 👊

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Wholeheartedly agree 👍👍

[@larasikora5534]

I'm back again still thinking the same thing...❤ Didn't know if I commented Great Job Ed

[@dwade6322]

He was a smooth brutha'. R.I.P. ❤

[@latonyakelson9576]

My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Mr Rudolph !🙏🙏🙏

[@brendagrayson2238]

Blessings to this”legendary family”, God is always with us & will provide comfort 🌹🙏

[@carpenterbluechicken]

Wow that is beautiful about him. God bless him so much ❤

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏

[@lindacarter3041]

Wonderful man we have enjoyed your music you did what you was called to do and it was very right as Rain God knows Rest IN Heavenly Peace ❤

[@rickeyb8812]

"Harvest for the World'; "Fight the power"; "Living in the Life" OH BOY! The guy who played the lead guitar? That guy could stroke his lead. Yes, who couldn't guess this guy knew Hendricks?

[@gavett2833]

Ernie Isley is the guitarist.

[@rickeyb8812]

@@gavett2833 I though he played the Bass and lead vocals?

[@AnthonyJohnson-gg7ji]

​@@rickeyb8812Their youngest Brother, Marvin, played Bass and Sang. All six Isleys, "3 + 3" line up, can sing.

[@VanessaLJones-jd8zu]

To The Isley Family You Have My Deepest Condolences On The Lost Of Your Husband, Father, Brother, All Extended Family Members And Friends...Your Union Was Truly Blessed By Our Heavenly Father... Lasting Sixty,-Eight Years... That's Beautiful... Strong Black Love❤❤❤

[@crystalgreen7025]

Showing love... I have been on an Isley Brothers kick since last month - going from the oldies to the newer songs. Just purchased an Isley Brothers teeshirt and wore it to work this week. ❤

[@lonniebaines1720]

One of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME.......

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏

[@catcity7892]

GOOD MAN. THE BEST OF US RIGHT THERE.

[@user-ur8zy2pn7c]

❤ rest in peace brother and thank you for your contribution

[@1968LTS]

Incredible 🎶 music

[@EdCollects]

100%

[@danclark3377]

Lived a long life. Unusual

[@JacquelineHooker-sb3gp]

What kinda comment is that.?

[@suryadas6987]

Mikey?!? Hmmmm, now I know what to get him for Christmas this year. 🤔 Sending you an e-hug, Teddy Bear (Mikey). 🧸😉 R.I.P. Mr. Isley 🕊

[@lindamartin6642]

There was no other sound like the Isley brothers and now he sings like never before a sweet sound❤🙏❤

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏😔

[@MikeysMorgue]

I also dress just like Rudolph! 🦌🎄😂

[@EdCollects]

Sorry you're so bummed man, Rudolph was a legend...

[@MikeysMorgue]

@@EdCollects 😔🤥😆

[@randomlyUNiiQUE]

🫂I know how you feel mike, the pain I felt with Michael Jackson. Just know you still have the music and he’s not suffering anymore and he was able to live a very long life. 💜🫂🙏🏾

[@EdCollects]

@@randomlyUNiiQUE 🙏🙏👊👊

[@vinnistella]

Rest In Peace 🙏

[@EdCollects]

👊👊🙏🙏

[@JustK009]

LEGEND👑

[@EdCollects]

100%

[@ruthfigueroa4163]

Another icon that has left’d the music industry n world RIP 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@EdCollects]

👊🙏🙏🙏

[@erniebell2454]

I'm Sending my Condolences to the family Of Rudolph Isley Thanks for the Memories I Love the Isley Brothers music and Congratulations On 68 years Of Marriage ! 🎵🎶🎤🎧🎸🎹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Rest in Paradise

[@EdCollects]

😔👊👊🙏

[@layadee2007]

I am now 69. I got my first Isley Brothers album (LP) for Christmas when I was 12. I've been a hard fan ever since . I love all of them. The one's gone and still here. Aside from good music, their music helped me through some terrible times in my childhood. I stil listen to the and will always love the Isley Brothers ❤

[@lawannahtrailor9640]

Thank you for the INTEGRITY VALUE & SONGS of GREAT MEMORIES

[@Debra-qt3gz]

Isley's best group back in day RIP .

[@galvanizingtechniques1111]

RIP Rudolph!! He Left So Much Good Music, GOD Bless His Family.

[@thomasanderson3892]

Uncle Rudy... I call him Uncle because of the music I listen to he is the man that I grew up listening to alongside Ronnie and the late, great O'Kelly Isley. To be married for 68 years, that in itself is a blessing. Thank you sir for blessing my life with amazing songs and great wisdom. You shall be missed.

[@bethcause5526]

Married for 68 yrs. and four children ! Wow ! That's amazing! ⚓🕊️💯

[@user-nx3uh1yb1l]

I am white way younger then the group i was born in 1958 in a races family but in my private room the music turned down low accidentally discovered R&B at the moment I discovered it I did not know what I was listening to, but I know I fell in love with the music. I love my R&B, and they were the first love of my life. Their music and their style was like nothing I had ever seen, I had to keep that private until I was grown and married miss you guys but Ty for the incredible music and the awakening that you gave me a R&B 😊🎉

[@user-bp6zi9ib7w]

Unconditional love ❤ lived in this man's daily life for 68 years. The power of Love

[@Veronna79]

I already said goodbye in 2023. Rest In Heavenly Peace👑 Rudolph Isley. I'm a fan for life since the 70's. I still got my 1st " Pop that Thing Album. "When Marvin & O'Kelly died I gave them all a musical memorial. I'll never forget how all of you became my living room family. In concert with Chris Jasper was the best. 💯❤👏🕊️🙏

[@sharondozier5006]

The Isley brothers were an amazing group of entertainers. Their music was so vibrating and kept you up on your feet. They were talented and they were great.

[@tanayanottanyabrooks8085]

RIP💔💔💔💔Thankyou for your contributions to music. The Isley brothers is a group i play daily. Prayers to his family 🕊️

[@kimlogan1278]

The Isleys are my FAVORITE band. Rest well RUDOLPH!

[@tarobinson7411]

Thank you for this information. I have been a fan for decades and danced to their music in my teens. HARVEST FOR THE WORLD is a classic and has more meaning today, than ever. Their band was, as the kids say today, FIRE!!! Thank you again.

[@EdCollects]

@@tarobinson7411 great band. Thanks for watching!

[@artworksphotography4682]

One of my FAVORITE groups!!❤ I love the Isley Brothers!! He was a stand up MAN!!💯

[@floydthompson9332]

The Isleys are underrated as songwriters. Plus, they had that rare ability to take the song of another and make it their own. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pottersofcolorpodcast7935]

The Isleys are more than legendary! There music set up the romantic atmosphere for most of us to be made ! 5 generations of people became parents because of their gentle love music! We love all of the members of this group and all their music

[@EdCollects]

🙏🙏👊👊

[@KComedyCritiques]

I love the Isley brothers. impeccable voices, one of the most influential and important groups of his era. Their contribution to soul/ R&B music is still felt today. Thank you for paying respect and introducing them to the younger generations.

[@EdCollects]

🙏🙏👊👊

[@maformbone8459]

Thank you for the music I grew up to..Voyage to Atlantis, Make Me say it again girl, Cooling me out, Summer Breeze....hit after hit..cant name them all..true talent

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Incredible history of music. The band and him were a testament to a time long past. His music and the bands will live on.

[@bradnobl]

Isley Bros have been thru every generation of popular music since the early 50s.

[@johnanthonyjr489]

Wow i grew up to ❤their music...may he RIP

[@michaelmerritt9657]

The Isleys were like my first form of secular music, around 2004-2005. I’ll never forget it. Definitely made some memorable music. Rest easy OG 🙏🏾

[@Rob-ht1mu]

Beautiful piece my friend, my favorite band of all time. Continue the great work.

[@pamelacampbell3170]

Bless his heart ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 🙏🏽 to them ones we lose I wish we could go back in them days I'm 52 🙌 😊love❤❤

[@out4meeify]

he was very handsome. thank you for your contributions to black music and american history!

[@twylashavers4977]

That brother was definitely handsome.❤️

[@karencoleman6442]

May God rest Rudolph lsley of the Isley Brothers. He was indeed a great singer and dancer. He was truly a gifted singer and song writer, such hit songs as Twist and Shout, Who Is That Lady, This Old Heart of Mind, The Power, and other such hits. We the fans of the Isley Brothers holds him dear to out hearts. ❤ He was inducted in the Rock & Roll of Fame May he rest in God's loving arms. The Isley Brothers' music will live on for generations to enjoy!!! May Rudolph Isley rest in God's loving arms in peace..❤ 😊🎶 🎵 🎵

[@LOVEISALWAYS247]

RIP Brother Isley🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿 their music created a lot of babies❤️🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿

[@jackiehenry3372]

Thank you Isley family for all you gave us. He is an Ancestor now. Be at peace and be continually blessed. Love and prayers.

[@sarahmoses1910]

They were all so handsome. RIP Rudolph. Love their music.

[@ellove370]

I loved this, group and grew up with the Isley Brothers music!!!!!!🥰💕💕💕🤗

[@lesliestenta3084]

Loved the Isley brothers, can’t beat the music from the 60’s-70’s.

[@smooothlegs]

I grew up Listening to them ❤ thank you so much for reporting this ❤❤❤

[@kimberly-gm9nq]

My daddy's favorite group ❤ May both kings rest in heavenly peace ❤

[@kimwallace9370]

Rest In Power🕯️ Rudolph 🕯️ thanks for sharing your gift💕💙💕

[@patticakes5439]

The group was great, May he rest in heaven. I still have at least 4 of their albums.

[@TimeVextorX]

The Isley Brothers are one of my favorite music groups. My late parents use to play some their songs and I use to watch them on TV like on Soul Train. Rest In Power Rudolph Isley.🕯️🙏🏽🕯️

[@mysterynothing4308]

Loved ISLEY BROTHERS MUSIC!! RIP JIMMY AND RUDOLPH!

[@bigmama72.]

I was blessed to have my picture taken with one of the Isley Brothers in my line of work🙏

[@EdCollects]

Oh that's very cool 👊👊👊

[@angelapresberry5441]

Thank you for sharing this.