- Born
- Nickname
- Mr. Biggs
- Ronald Isley was born on May 21, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio. His love of music was encouraged at early age, by his father, a professional vocalist, and his mother, a church pianist who also provided musical accompaniment for him and his brothers at their early performances.
For over 50 years, he has been the lead singer of one of the most influential groups in popular music, The Isley Brothers. Throughout his career, he has continued giving the same encouragement that his father gave him and his brothers by teaching and encouraging other artists.
Always a cutting edge innovator, in 2001 he created a new persona for the new millennium, "Mr. Biggs".
- IMDb mini biography by: Dark Star
- SpousesKandy Johnson(August 14, 2005 - present) (1 child)Angela Winbush(June 26, 1993 - 2002) (divorced)? (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenTia IsleyRonald Isley Jr
- ParentsSallye BellO'Kelly Isley
- RelativesRudolph Isley(Sibling)O'Kelly Isley(Sibling)Veron Isley(Sibling)Marvin Isley(Sibling)Ernie Isley(Sibling)Frank Isley(Niece or Nephew)Doug Isley(Niece or Nephew)Cory Isley(Niece or Nephew)Sydney Isley(Niece or Nephew)Jalen Isley(Niece or Nephew)Alexandra Isley(Niece or Nephew)Alex Isley(Niece or Nephew)
- He and the Isley Brothers were nominated in the 2014 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Arts and Entertainment Category.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Isley Brothers) in 1992.
- Frequently collaborates with R. Kelly.
- Announced with his new wife, Kandy, that they expecting a child in January 2007.
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