Jasper joined the Isley Brothers in 1973, and helped them become one of the biggest acts in funk and R&B music for the next decade. By 1984, however, things had soured. Financial ...

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

Chris Jasper, a member of The Isley Brothers in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at 73, his son confirms with PEOPLE. His family ...

Chris Jasper, the venerable soul artist and Isley Brothers member who sang about the power of love on tracks like “For the ...

Jasper was known for his "pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers," according to his family, who said that Jasper's "songwriting talent and expertise on keyboards ...

Ray J Regrets His Infamous 'Breakfast Club' Rant Aimed at Fabolous: 'I Was Very Vulnerable' ...

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.

Jasper joined The Isley Brothers in 1973 and was credited with ... An acapella cover of the song by British indie band The Housemartins topped the UK singles chart in 1986.

The band made its sextet status official with the release of its 1973 album "3+3." During his time with the Isley Brothers, Jasper wrote, arranged and produced songs including "For the Love of You," ...

Chris, alongside younger Isley brothers Ernie and Marvin ... The trio’s biggest song was “Caravan of Love.” Ernie Isley, Chris Jasper and Ronald Isley at the GRAMMY Foundation’s Special ...

fusing rock and gospel on hits like 1959’s “Shout,” the Isley Brothers had grown to become a self-contained six-piece unit that wrote, produced and performed its own songs. The band came to ...

During his time with the Isley Brothers, Jasper wrote, arranged and produced songs including “For the Love of You,” “Between the Sheets” and the upbeat “Fight the Power,” according to ...