The Isley Brothers were one of the first bands to put Jimi Hendrix on the map. They also ended a career dry spell the guitarist had been experiencing in 1963/64. Here’s how Hendrix’s audition went.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Left-Scott Dudelson/Getty Images; Right-David Redfern/Redferns The Strat-wielding Isley ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ernie Isley (left) performs with the Isley Brothers performs at Taste of Chicago, July 10, 2016.

Washington state native Jimi Hendrix began his music career by backing artists such as Little Richard and The Isley Brothers. Yet fans in England were more receptive to his brand of rock ‘n’ roll and ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The Experience Hendrix tour boasts a galaxy of guitar heroes, each of them offering their own spin on the music of Jimi Hendrix.

The Isley Brothers are rock and roll royalty. The Cincinnati natives, who have been actively recording since the 1950s, were one of the pioneering acts during the early days of the rock and roll ...

Ernie Isley (left) on lead guitar next to Billy Cox (right) at a Jimi Hendrix tribute concert. Photo by Tracy Isley When the Beatles first appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February 1964, ...

Rudolph Isley has died at the age of 84. The musician was best known as a founding member of The Isley Brothers along with brothers Ronald and Kelly but died “peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday ...

Elvis and Michael better watch out. Jimi is making a move. Forty years after his death, Jimi Hendrix is enjoying the kind of a resurgence in the posthumous rock-star derby that might rival the sales ...