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

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

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

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 ...

The music world is mourning the loss of Chris Jasper, the legendary keyboardist and songwriter for the Isley Brothers, who passed away at the age of 73 due to complications from cancer ...

Chris Jasper, the venerable soul artist and Isley Brothers member who sang about the power of love and the importance of making the world a better place on tracks like “For the Love of You ...

Chris Jasper, the singer–songwriter who helped transform the Isley Brothers from a vocal trio into a hit-making juggernaut in the 1970s and '80s, has died at 73. Jasper's family announced on ...

Chris Jasper, the legendary R&B musician known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers, has passed away on Feb. 24 at the age of 73. His family confirmed his death on Facebook ...

Chris Jasper, a member of the famed music group the Isley Brothers, has died at age 73. Michael Jasper, Chris’ son, confirmed the news Monday on behalf of their family in a statement on Facebook ...

Chris Jasper, a former member of the Isley Brothers who helped the group shape its flamboyant funk-rock sound, has died. The singer-songwriter died Sunday at age 73, his family announced Monday on ...