Vocalist, Musician. He received notoriety as a member of the American rhythm and blues singing group The Isley Brothers. He played bass guitar and percussion. The original group successfully consisted of older brothers Kelly, Ronald and Rudolph, who are best known for the hits "Twist and Shout" in 1962, "This Old Heart of Mine" in 1966 and "It's Your Thing" in 1969. The original group moved from a few record labels, including a short time with Berry Gordy's Motown Record Corporation, before establishing in 1969 their own record label, T-Neck, which was named after Teaneck, New Jersey. This followed with him, his older brother Ernie, and brother-in-law Chris Jasper, a pianist, joining the group. He and Ernie had studied music at CW Post College on Long Island, New York. His guitar style was highly influence by Jimi Hendrix, who had played for the Isley Brothers in 1964 as an unknown artist. Their recordings "Who's That Lady," which reached #6 on the Top Ten Hits in August of 1973, and "Fight the Power," which reached #4 in July of 1975, earned the group Gold Records. Originally recorded in 1964 as a rhythm and blues tune, "Who's That Lady" was recorded in 1973, after it was reworked in a funk-rock style, leading to a television appearance on "Soul Train." "Who's That Lady" sold two million copies as well as reaching the Top Ten in Great Britain. Showing his amazing, funky style of guitar playing, the 1973 vinyl album, "3+3," became the Isleys' first platinum album. He co-wrote many of the band's hits in the 1970s and 80s, including "Harvest for the World" and "Fight the Power." In 1984 he, Ernie, and Chris left to form the trio Isley-Jasper-Isley. When the Isley Brothers signed with Warner Brothers, T-Neck Records closed, marking the end of an era. After his brother Kelly's death two years later, his brother Rudy left the group to become a pastor of a church. In 1991, he rejoined the lineup of the Isley Brothers and remained as a member until his health declined. Diagnosed with diabetes, his disease was uncontrollable for twenty years to the point his legs were amputated, forcing him to stop performing in 1992. He died from complications of diabetes at age 56. Besides his remaining siblings, he was survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters. In the 21st century, the city of Teaneck, New Jersey renamed a street Isley Brothers Way. In 1992 the group, along with vocalist Little Richard, were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After writing 35 songs, the Isley Brothers were inducted in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. In 2014 the group received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement.