INDUSTRY NEWS: MARVIN ISLEY DIES

Marvin Isley of the Isley Brothers has died at the age of 56 in Chicago. He was not apart of the original Isley Brothers line-up who recorded back in the 1950's with hits like "Shout" or during the groups tenure at Motown records. He joined the group in 1973 with cousin Chris Jasper and brother Ernie during the Isley Brother's classic '3+3' era, where the group's first six member album was entitled "3+3."

There has been no word of a funeral date yet. Hopefully, Ron Isley, who is currently incarcerated because of tax issues, can attend the funeral.