Ronald Isley – DMDB Influence 58.89% | Fanbase 35.35%

Ronald Isley — r&b, funk & soul artist from US.

Ronald Isley, the enduring frontman of the Isley Brothers since the 1950s, has navigated the group through various musical styles, from gritty soul to…

Influence: 58.89% Fanbase: 35.35% Trending: 70.66% Career Level: Rising

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Genres

r&b, funk & soulurban contemporaryquiet stormr&b/soulcontemporary r&b

Biography

Ronald Isley, the enduring frontman of the Isley Brothers since the 1950s, has navigated the group through various musical styles, from gritty soul to contemporary R&B. Outside the band, he collaborated with Burt Bacharach and released solo albums like "Mr. I" and "This Song Is for You." Leading the Isley Brothers alongside brother Ernie, Ronald continues to make music into the 2020s.

Born in Cincinnati in 1941, Ronald Isley rose to fame with the Isley Brothers after the success of "Shout" in 1959. The group's evolution from Motown to their own label T-Neck saw hits like "It's Your Thing" and "That Lady." Following lineup changes and genre shifts, Ronald and Ernie Isley continued to release albums together and collaborate with artists like Carlos Santana and Beyoncé in more recent years.