Since 1959, when the Isley Brothers began their long string of hits with “Shout,” they’ve been a reliable R&B institution. They’re one of the few acts to break the top 50 on the pop charts at least once per decade from the 50s though the 90s—not even James Brown could make that claim, and he was at least as prolific. And during the period from 1969 till ’83, the Isleys really seemed to hit their stride. They had revived their T-Neck label (previously used for just three singles in the mid-60s) and rejuvenated their sound, alternating between hard funk and smooth ballads destined for the Baby Making Hall of Fame.
The Isley Brothers Sat 7/20, 8:30-9:50 PM, Green Stage
