Rudolph Isley, Co-Founder of The Isley Brothers, Dies at 84 in Illinois

Rudolph Isley, co-founder of the iconic R&B group the Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. Alongside his brothers O'Kelly and Ronald, Rudolph played a central role in the group's success during the first 30 years of their existence. The Isley Brothers produced enduring classics such as "Shout," "Twist and Shout," "This Old Heart of Mine," "It's Your Thing," and "That Lady," which influenced and inspired numerous artists across different genres. Rudolph retired from the group in the late 1980s but reunited with his brothers for a final performance in 2004.