nice post, Marvin was a great bass player who contributed a lot more to the songwriting process than people imagine. A big loss but his health had been poor for a longtime and he's at peace now, God rest you my man.
Let this man's death serve as a reminder to take extra special care of ourselves. We are not immortal. Sure we can enjoy some "naughty" foods (fried, sugary, etc) & drinks (beer, cognac, etc) from time to time, but too much will put us in an early grave. Be healthy brothers & sisters.
There were not many tributes going out to Marvin , Catfish Collins , Gary Shider, Tina Marie , and the Bass Player and Founding member Of the Gap Band. I cut my Bass playing teeth with these artists. Today I cry while a listen to the music they made , and in the future will not let them die as I play cover tunes from them all. They were with a whole generation of kids who danced , loved , and just plain partied to their songs. RIP. You will be missed!
@Roanel48 Always wondered where the Isleys grew up. I heard years ago that they were from the Cincinnati, Ohio area, if so, they were another extension of the long line of talented musicians that emerged from that area.
I wish they coulda showed those shots of Marvin on stage walking toward Ernie and Marvin in the studio playing an Alembic bass. Two of the best shots of him. They're in the inside of the album covers.
Let's have a moment of silence for Marvin Isley who has left us to go Home to Glory. He had his legs amputated and lost the use of his left hand due to the complications of diabetes. Suffer no more! I can see you now with Wes Montgomery on guitar, Donny Hathaway on electronic piano, Grover Washington on the sax, and my father on the drums, with Luther Vandross singin' lead vocals. All we have to do is press play and bring you back to life. RIP, Marvin Isley
"Brother Brother" is a wonderful old Carole King song
fanofprotopic 1 month ago
nice post, Marvin was a great bass player who contributed a lot more to the songwriting process than people imagine. A big loss but his health had been poor for a longtime and he's at peace now, God rest you my man.
skeheens1 1 month ago
I love this family so much. Marvin was very quiet and low key. RIP Marvin Isley
megasweet051 5 months ago
Let this man's death serve as a reminder to take extra special care of ourselves. We are not immortal. Sure we can enjoy some "naughty" foods (fried, sugary, etc) & drinks (beer, cognac, etc) from time to time, but too much will put us in an early grave. Be healthy brothers & sisters.
SpankRamen2 7 months ago
RIP
carnalhiphop 8 months ago
There were not many tributes going out to Marvin , Catfish Collins , Gary Shider, Tina Marie , and the Bass Player and Founding member Of the Gap Band. I cut my Bass playing teeth with these artists. Today I cry while a listen to the music they made , and in the future will not let them die as I play cover tunes from them all. They were with a whole generation of kids who danced , loved , and just plain partied to their songs. RIP. You will be missed!
wyzard214 1 year ago 5
MR, O'KELLY ISLEY AND SALLYE BERNICE ISLEY HAD SIX CHILDREN .
O'KELLY ,RUDOLPH, RONALD, VERNON, ERNIE , MARVIN.
THE GROUP WAS STARTED BY VERNON IN 1954,, WITH HIS BROTHERS O'KELLY,RUDOPLH, RONALD. ERNIE AND MARVIN WERE TO YOUNG AT THE TIME.
NOTE : VERNON DIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN 1955 AT THE AGE OF 13.
RUDOLPH, RON, ERNIE ARE PRESENTLY ALIVE..
AGAIN VERNON DIED IN 1955, AT THE AGE OF 13,
O'KELLY DIED 3/86. OF HEART ATTACK AND CANCER.
MARVIN DIED 6/10. OF DIABETES.
t0ycop 1 year ago
I've loved all the Isley's 4ever. Marvin 4 sure R.I.P. U R missed!
385williams 1 year ago
Someone out there please post more videos with Marvin "Baby Brother" Isley in them. I had a mad crush on him for years as a young girl growing up.
Roanel48 1 year ago
@Roanel48 Always wondered where the Isleys grew up. I heard years ago that they were from the Cincinnati, Ohio area, if so, they were another extension of the long line of talented musicians that emerged from that area.
brotherap 1 year ago
WOW this is rough....thanks for it G..
SuperK9111 1 year ago
I wish they coulda showed those shots of Marvin on stage walking toward Ernie and Marvin in the studio playing an Alembic bass. Two of the best shots of him. They're in the inside of the album covers.
cjjaxxon 1 year ago
play man along with the late great teddy pendergrass...r.i.p both of you..a great loss we will feel for a long time..
lukeydoeslikey 1 year ago
Let's have a moment of silence for Marvin Isley who has left us to go Home to Glory. He had his legs amputated and lost the use of his left hand due to the complications of diabetes. Suffer no more! I can see you now with Wes Montgomery on guitar, Donny Hathaway on electronic piano, Grover Washington on the sax, and my father on the drums, with Luther Vandross singin' lead vocals. All we have to do is press play and bring you back to life. RIP, Marvin Isley
MrDeeboi33 1 year ago 3
@MrDeeboi33
Respect
elvingtonred 1 year ago
Soul for the SOUL !!.
Nice video !
9Naethy 1 year ago