Not only was their overall sound immediately identifiable, but they were very unique in being equally adept at hardcore funk, guitar-driven rock and sensual ballads. In 1973, a new golden era of superlative funk-rock and smooth R&B began when the older Isley Brothers officially appointed Ernie on guitar and drums, youngest brother Marvin on bass and brother-in-law Chris Jasper on keyboards as the group’s band. Notably, his first studio recording with the Isley Brothers was playing bass on 1969’s funky smash hit “It’s Your Thing.” He then played guitar and drums on his brothers’ subsequent albums, Get Into Something, Givin’ It Back and Brother, Brother, Brother. After starting out playing drums as a 12-year-old, in 1966, at just age 14, Ernie found himself holding down the beat for his famous older siblings. Before Ernie was even out of grade school, the Isley Brothers’ Ronald, O’Kelly and Rudolph had already carved out quite a career for themselves as a vocal trio during the late 1950s and 1960s. Not only was his searing and soaring soloing out front on all 12 of the Isleys’ platinum-selling 3+3 band albums from 1973-1983, but he also played most of the drums too. Ernie Isley of the rock era’s first family, the fabulous Isley Brothers. The Isley Brothers 3+3 group, standing from left-right, O’Kelly Isley, Chris Jasper, Rudolph Isley, Marvin Isley bottom, from left-right, Ernie Isley and Ronald Isley.īrought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott Goldfine - musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove.įeatured in TIR Episode 55 (two segments): One of the most prominent, distinctive and accomplished funk and R&B guitar players of all time - Mr.
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