My first gig was in Philadelphia and I played the drums for my older brothers. That same night, I also played drums for Martha and the Vandellas. Ah, the fond memories of being 14. Ernie Isley brotherdrumfond Change image and share on social
Playing guitar is not a beauty contest. Ernie Isley beautycontestguitar Change image and share on social
You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own weight. Ernie Isley carryconsequencedeal Change image and share on social
The muse of music isn't just from Greek mythology, but living in people like the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin. Ernie Isley anitaarethabaker Change image and share on social
It's no surprise to me or the other Isley brothers that I can sing, because I used to sing all the time in practice. The surprise is that somebody else likes it. Ernie Isley brotherisleylike Change image and share on social
There was a lot of music in our home. Mom played piano in church and gave piano lessons. Ernie Isley churchgivehome Change image and share on social
Don't believe everything you hear on the street. Ernie Isley hearstreet Change image and share on social
I got my first guitar in October of 1968. I'm self-taught. Ernie Isley guitaroctoberteach Change image and share on social
