It's Friday! It's the end of the week and the start of the weekend. We have been highlighting the musical works of The Isley Brothers.**** I know how much everyone loved the midriff... it's baaaaaaacccckkkk!!!****In 1983, they revamped their sound, adding more synthesizers and drum programming. The result, Between the Sheets, returned the group to R&B; success especially with … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread – Between the Sheets
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Wednesday Open Thread – Summer Breeze
It's Wednesday P.O.U. family! Hump day is here. This week's open thread is highlighting the sounds of The Isley Brothers.Via the Wiki...The 3 + 3 period: 1973-1990In 1973, with a new lineup and a new deal with Epic Records, the Isley Brothers, released what has been called a groundbreaking album with 3 + 3, which mixed soul with elements offolk rock and funk rock. The album … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread – Summer Breeze
Tuesday Open Thread-It’s Your Thing
It's Tuesday and this week's theme focuses on the Isley Brothers and their contribution to music.Via the Wiki...Early formation and career: 1954-1959Brothers O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley , Rudolph "Rudy" Isley , Ronald "Ronnie" Isley and Vernon Isley grew up in the predominantly black section of Lincoln Heights, Cincinnati, Ohio and were raised by Christian-reared parents … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread-It’s Your Thing
Monday Open Thread- The Isley Brothers
It's Monday, P.O.U.! This week's open threads will be dedicated to the sounds of The Isley Brothers. Shout -1959 Via the Wiki... The Isley Brothers are a highly influential, successful and long-running American music group consisting of different line-ups of six brothers, and a brother-in-law, Chris Jasper. The founding members were O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread- The Isley Brothers