The Isley Brothers, the architects of soul, continue to get their flowers after six decades.
On Nov 21., The Isley Brothers were inducted into The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) at The Rink at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford.
The Isleys were represented by Ronald Isley, 84, and Ernie Isley, 73, when they accepted the honor at the New Jersey Hall of Fame, which opened last year.
All of the inductees for the Performance category at the 2025 NJHOF include, The Jonas Brothers, David Bryan, Michael E. Uslan, and The Isley Brothers.
“New Jersey is honored to be home to so many Hall of Famers who continue to inspire us all,” said Governor Phil Murphy in a statement. “Their talent, grit, and heart reflect the classic Jersey spirit that has always set us apart. Each one of this year’s inductees reminds us that no matter where life takes us, our New Jersey roots always keep us grounded.
This isn’t the first time the legendary group was recognized in their home state. In 2021, Teaneck and Englewood held dual ceremonies to honor the Isley Brothers with a street renaming.
Originally formed in the early 1950s by brothers O’Kelly Jr., Ronald, Vernon, and Rudolph Isley, the music group’s story is part gospel, part rock & roll, and entirely historic. The group stepped into the scene with a pure fifties rock and roll debut album, in 1959.
The brothers then took on a different sound in 1983 with their album Between The Sheets and single of the same name. The Isley continued to sprinkle different genres in their discography with hits such as “For The Love Of You,” “Nobody But Me,” and “This Old Heart Of Mine,” and “Who’s That Lady,” among others.
The Isley Brothers continue to perform after 60 years as recording artists. In 1992 the Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and they received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement in 2014.