Isley Brothers Bass Player Marvin Isley Dead At 56

Marvin co-wrote ‘Fight the Power’ with his brothers in 1975. By Gil Kaufman Marvin Isley Photo: GAB Archive/ Redferns Marvin Isley, bass player for the legendary funk band the Isley Brothers , died of undisclosed causes in Chicago on Monday (June 7) at age 56, according to the Chicago Tribune ‘s ChicagoNow.com blog. Marvin Isley was not a member of the original band comprising older brothers O’Kelly Jr., Rudolph and Ronald, who scored hits with the songs “Twist and Shout,” “It’s Your Thing” and “Shout.” Marvin joined the group in 1973 along with brother Ernie and brother-in-law Chris Jasper. The new six-member lineup debuted with 1973’s 3+3 , which contained such AM soul classics as “That Lady,