O'Kelly Isley Jr.

O'Kelly Isley
O'Kelly Isley Jr. (right) with Rudolph Isley (left) and Ronald Isley (middle) as part of The Isley Brothers in 1969
O'Kelly Isley Jr. (right) with Rudolph Isley (left) and Ronald Isley (middle) as part of The Isley Brothers in 1969
Background information
Birth nameO'Kelly Isley Jr.
Born(1937-12-25)December 25, 1937
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
OriginTeaneck, New Jersey, US
DiedMarch 31, 1986(1986-03-31) (aged 48)
Alpine, New Jersey
GenresR&B, soul
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1954–1986
Formerly ofThe Isley Brothers

O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986) was an American singer and one of the founding members of the family group the Isley Brothers.