Chris Jasper, a beloved member of The Isley Brothers, died at the age of 74 after losing his battle with cancer. Learn more here.

Jasper joined the group in the 1970s alongside Marvin and Earnie Isley. His sister, Elaine, married another brother, Rudolph Isley.

He later studied music composition at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. In 1973, Chris joined The Isley ...

A classically trained pianist turned songwriter, he was a cornerstone of the soul group’s sound during its fertile second act ...

An inductee of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Isley Brothers, Mr. Jasper also had success as a solo artist and producer.

Chris Jasper, a singer-composer known for his key role in shaping The Isley Brothers’ sound, died at age 73 on Sunday (Feb. 23). His family confirmed the tragic news on Facebook, revealing that Jasper ...

The group in its first iteration comprised brothers O'Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and Vernon Isley. Despite the 1955 death of Vernon, the group had risen to prominence in the late '50s ...

Kendrick Lamar goes old school when he prepares for big performances like his Super Bowl halftime show, which was the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show of all time.During an interview with ...

In 1973, Chris joined the Isley Brothers, formed by Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and O’Kelly Isley. His family lived in the same Cincinnati apartment complex as the Isleys, and he later became an ...

The group in its first iteration comprised brothers O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley and Vernon Isley. Despite the 1955 death of Vernon, the group had risen to prominence in the late ...