Marvin Isley of the Isley Brothers, Dead at 56‎ (Sad News)

Marvin Isley, of the famed R&B/Funk group The Isley Brothers, died Sunday (June 6) in Chicago. He was 56.

According to various reports, the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bass player reportedly suffered from diabetes which resulted in Isley retiring in 1997 due to having his legs amputated.



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According to various reports, the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bass player reportedly suffered from diabetes which resulted in Isley retiring in 1997 due to having his legs amputated.

Isley joined his older siblings in 1973 and played a vital role in revamping the group's sound on their third album, '3+3,' which featured chart-topping hits 'That Lady' and 'Summer Breeze.'

Not one to rest on his laurels, Marvin ventured off from the group in 1984 alongside brother-in-law Chris Jasper, and brother Ernie to form the subgroup Isley/Jasper/Isley. The trio released three albums, including 'Caravan of Love' before disbanding in 1988.

Funeral arrangements for Marvin Isley were not disclosed at press time


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