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Article: Isley Brothers' lead singer is doing well after suffering a stroke
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
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- August 10, 2004
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Review by Gary C.W. Chun
When Rick James passed away Friday, unbeknownst to a lot of people, we could've lost another R&B brother that very same day.
The fabulous Ronald Isley, silky lead singer of the Isley Brothers, suffered a stroke while walking in London during the act's tour there. Thankfully, the 63-year-old is reportedly resting back at his St. Louis home and on the road to a swift recovery.
Isley's profile was upped recently when he did a well-received duet album with the equally legendary Burt Bacharach. But for those of us who remember the Brothers during their halcyon decade of ...