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Died On This Date (June 6, 2010) Marvin Isley / Isley Brothers

Posted by themusicsover on June 6, 2010

Marvin Isley
August 18, 1953 – June 6, 2010

Marvin Isley was the bassist for internationally famous R&B group, the Isley Brothers.  He joined his family group in 1973, helping them create such hits as “Fight The Power (Part 1 & 2)” and “I Wanna Be With You.”  During the mid ’80s, Isley and two other band members, Ernie Isley and Chris Jasper, left the group and formed Isley-Jasper-Isley.  They released three popular albums, one of which included a number one R&B hit, “Caravan Of Love.”  Isley returned to the Isley Brothers in 1991 but retired in 1997 due to health problems attributed to diabetes.  He and the group were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.  Marvin Isley passed away on June 6, 2010.  He was 53.

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