"TRUTH IN RHYTHM" Quick Takes - Ernie Isley on Jimi Hendrix

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE - THANK YOU! Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Featured in this special Quick Take excerpt from TIR Episode 55 (see the complete first part of the 2-part episode here:    • "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" - Ernie Isley (The Isley...   ): One of the most prominent, distinctive and accomplished funk and R&B guitar players of all time -- Mr. Ernie Isley of the rock era’s first family, the fabulous Isley Brothers -- talks about growing up with a young Jimi Hendrix as a houseguest. In 1973, a new golden era of superlative funk-rock and smooth R&B began when the older Isley Brothers officially appointed Ernie on guitar and drums, youngest brother Marvin on bass and brother-in-law Chris Jasper on keyboards as the group’s band. Not only was their overall sound immediately identifiable, but they were very unique in being equally adept at hardcore funk, guitar-driven rock and sensual ballads. Their work in any of those categories ranks with the best from anyone during that era. A sampling of their classic songs includes “Who’s That Lady,” “Live It Up,” “Fight the Power,” “Harvest for the World,” “At Your Best (You Are Love),” “Take Me to the Next Phase,” “Coolin’ Out,” “Groove With You,” “I Wanna Be With You,” “Here We Go Again,” “Hurry Up and Wait,” “Between the Sheets,” “The Pride,” “Livin’ in the Life,” “Climbin’ Up the Ladder,” “Voyage to Atlantis, “Footsteps in the Dark” and so many others. Those last five were from the 1977 funk-rock masterpiece, Go for Your Guns. The key ingredients were one-of-a-kind lead vocalist Ron Isley, who was masterful in both gritty and delicate settings; Jasper, a classically trained composer and arranger, who had the distinction of being the very first TRUTH IN RHYTHM guest; and then there was Marvin, with his super funky bass playing and rhythms; and of course, the man you are about to get to know much better, Ernie, a blistering and masterful guitar player. In the early 1980s, the players notched some success on their own as Isley-Jasper-Isley, notably with the hit song “Caravan of Love.” In subsequent years, Ernie and Marvin reunited in various configurations with their older brothers, and as the only surviving brothers Ernie and Ronald continue to perform today as the Isley Brothers. Jasper also remains active and has released numerous solo albums. Speaking of which, Ernie delivered his only solo album, the wonderful High Wire, in 1990. The Isley Brothers’ many honors and awards include being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content is protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email [email protected]. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281). Get your copy of "Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154... "TRUTH IN RHYTHM" is also available in audio podcast format from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn and other leading providers.