Ernie Isley

EvLectric · 07-15-2011, 02:25 AM

No special reason, just because.

‪The Isley Brothers - Voyage To Atlantis‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-15-2011, 02:32 AM

‪Ernie Isley - Song For The Muses‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-15-2011, 02:35 AM

On this song from what I understand he plays rhythm guitar left handed & lead right handed. American Idol's Randy Jackson on bass.

‪Ernie Isley - Rising From The Ashes‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-15-2011, 02:40 AM

‪The Isley Brothers-Who's That lady‬&rlm; - YouTube

benjammin420 · 07-15-2011, 01:11 PM

‪Ohio-Machine Gun-The Isley Brothers-1973‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-15-2011, 02:03 PM

Yep. That's what I'm talking about. Thanks Ben!

Cookie-boy · 07-15-2011, 03:46 PM

...and what a vocalist Ronnie was! A truly talented band that started recording in the fifties!! Great 60's hits followed by super, ubercool music in the 70's. And yes, in amongst it all was a virtuoso guitar player in Ernie, who occasionally was unleashed and boy, did he take advantage!

‪WORK TO DO - Isley Brothers‬&rlm; - YouTube

BrianGT · 07-15-2011, 03:51 PM

That's a very nice video Cookie.......but does Matron know you are UP at this time of night??

Cookie-boy · 07-15-2011, 04:07 PM

I've drugged her "Birds Angel Delight"!! she's up with the fairies!

BrianGT · 07-15-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookie-boy

I've drugged her "Birds Angel Delight"!! she's up with the fairies!

Cookie-boy · 07-15-2011, 04:13 PM

Now, back on track. "S-O-S" was an example of how to make an album in the 70's. R&B/Soul/Motown/Bluesy....I could go on but it's my fave Isley's vinyl.

BrianGT · 07-15-2011, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookie-boy

Now, back on track. "S-O-S" was an example of how to make an album in the 70's. R&B/Soul/Motown/Bluesy....I could go on but it's my fave Isley's vinyl.

Great album......but then you are a cool talking.....Rasta walking.....jiving SOB.....

Cookie-boy · 07-15-2011, 04:18 PM

I'm off on a Maze/Frankie Beverley trip now.........groovin' in me pants around the kitchen!

You Tube

‪Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly \| Joy & Pain‬&rlm; - YouTube

Oh, baby! I'm off to split Matron's whiskers while she's in the mood!

Cookie-boy · 07-15-2011, 04:29 PM

She wasn't........

"Maze live in New Orleans".......one of THE albums of the late 70's/80's. And still performing I believe.

‪Maze & Frankie Beverly Feel That You're Feelin (Live)‬&rlm; - YouTube

Cookie-boy · 07-15-2011, 04:35 PM

Sometimes there's nothing groovier than a six foot six bass player in silver spandex with a giant afro rockin a funky Precision!

EvLectric · 07-16-2011, 01:04 AM

‪Summer Breeze - The Isley Brothers‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-16-2011, 01:24 AM

This is a little thing I wrote last April.
When the elder Isley Brothers were looking to fill the guitar slot once previously held by Jimi Hendrix, they had no further to look than across the dining room table. Now Ernie Isley might not be a household name like Clapton, Hendrix, or Page, but he’s in our homes every day lately thanks to the TV commercials featuring “Who’s That Lady”. A little man with a huge tone, he’s gotten to walk in Jimi’s shoes, and come to be an icon in his own right.
Even though in the Nineties was sometimes seen brandishing a custom Yamaha Pacifica, Ernie’s connection to the Fender Strat is as just as strong as Eric’s, or, well Jimi’s. His 2000 pound bumblebee tone could be described as big, swirly & LUSH. Electro Harmonix effects like the Big Muff Pi and Electric Mistress were staples in Ernie’s rig, as well as the Octavia, made by Jimi’s guitar effects guru Roger Mayer, with whom Ernie also had a close bond with. The Univibe was also featured prominently in songs like Climbing Up the Ladder, and Voyage To Atlantis (which should be required listening for every guitarist). Ernie usually ran all this through Silver faced Fender Dual Showman Amplifiers creating an immediately unmistakable tone. A master at using these sonic tools, he made up for not being the fastest guy on the block with taste, soul, and a meticulous sound.
What a lot of people don’t realize is that Ernie played drums (and bass) on most of these classic songs. While I couldn’t seem to find out for sure, I would assume that he played Rogers Drums, since they were owned at that time by CBS, who also owned Fender, the Isley’s endorser in the Seventies. Acquiring their own studio gave him the freedom to create multitrack danceable soul – rock masterpieces. He & his older brothers have enjoyed an enviable string of hits on their own T-Neck label. In the eighties Ernie released a solo album titled High Wire, where he played almost all the instruments, with a little help from American Idol’s Randy Jackson. High Wire is an album that should be listened to, if you can find it.
Ernie’s going out on this year’s Experience Hendrix tour with Eric Johnson and others, so we’ll get a chance to see him again doing what he does best – playing the “you know what” out of his guitar.
C. 2010 EvToons Ltd.

EvLectric · 07-16-2011, 01:29 AM

‪Experience Hendrix 2010 Ernie Isley and Billy Cox Manic Depression‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-16-2011, 01:34 AM

‪ernie isley."deal with it"‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 07-21-2011, 06:50 AM

A No special reason, just because bump.

Bes628 · 07-21-2011, 08:59 AM

Amazingly underrated talent, but I guess thats what happens when you play in a R&B band. I also happen to feel the same way in regards to Ron Isley and being a Frontman.

benjammin420 · 07-21-2011, 04:07 PM

‪It's your thing -The Isley Brothers‬&rlm; - YouTube

EvLectric · 06-10-2012, 04:34 AM

Dbl Post. Sorry!

EvLectric · 06-10-2012, 04:35 AM

Another no special reason, just because bump. Sorry about the Muses & Rising videos having been taken down. Voyage is enough though with everyone else's contributions.
Man, when the Leslie slows down on that first sustained note on Voyage, pure sonic bliss!

07-15-2011, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley Yep. That's what I'm talking about. Thanks Ben! __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

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BrianGT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East Scotland Posts: 2,710 Thanks: 40 Thanked 75 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley That's a very nice video Cookie.......but does Matron know you are UP at this time of night?? __________________ Matamp sound clips: www.myspace.com/gentlethunderband

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Cookie-boy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Under the care, custody and control of Matron. Posts: 15,236 Thanks: 554 Thanked 1,617 Times in 317 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley I've drugged her "Birds Angel Delight"!! she's up with the fairies! BrianGT likes this.

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Cookie-boy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Under the care, custody and control of Matron. Posts: 15,236 Thanks: 554 Thanked 1,617 Times in 317 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley Now, back on track. "S-O-S" was an example of how to make an album in the 70's. R&B/Soul/Motown/Bluesy....I could go on but it's my fave Isley's vinyl.

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07-16-2011, 01:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley This is a little thing I wrote last April. When the elder Isley Brothers were looking to fill the guitar slot once previously held by Jimi Hendrix, they had no further to look than across the dining room table. Now Ernie Isley might not be a household name like Clapton, Hendrix, or Page, but he’s in our homes every day lately thanks to the TV commercials featuring “Who’s That Lady”. A little man with a huge tone, he’s gotten to walk in Jimi’s shoes, and come to be an icon in his own right. Even though in the Nineties was sometimes seen brandishing a custom Yamaha Pacifica, Ernie’s connection to the Fender Strat is as just as strong as Eric’s, or, well Jimi’s. His 2000 pound bumblebee tone could be described as big, swirly & LUSH. Electro Harmonix effects like the Big Muff Pi and Electric Mistress were staples in Ernie’s rig, as well as the Octavia, made by Jimi’s guitar effects guru Roger Mayer, with whom Ernie also had a close bond with. The Univibe was also featured prominently in songs like Climbing Up the Ladder, and Voyage To Atlantis (which should be required listening for every guitarist). Ernie usually ran all this through Silver faced Fender Dual Showman Amplifiers creating an immediately unmistakable tone. A master at using these sonic tools, he made up for not being the fastest guy on the block with taste, soul, and a meticulous sound. What a lot of people don’t realize is that Ernie played drums (and bass) on most of these classic songs. While I couldn’t seem to find out for sure, I would assume that he played Rogers Drums, since they were owned at that time by CBS, who also owned Fender, the Isley’s endorser in the Seventies. Acquiring their own studio gave him the freedom to create multitrack danceable soul – rock masterpieces. He & his older brothers have enjoyed an enviable string of hits on their own T-Neck label. In the eighties Ernie released a solo album titled High Wire, where he played almost all the instruments, with a little help from American Idol’s Randy Jackson. High Wire is an album that should be listened to, if you can find it. Ernie’s going out on this year’s Experience Hendrix tour with Eric Johnson and others, so we’ll get a chance to see him again doing what he does best – playing the “you know what” out of his guitar. C. 2010 EvToons Ltd. wreckingball likes this. __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

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EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley A No special reason, just because bump. __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

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Bes628 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 782 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley Amazingly underrated talent, but I guess thats what happens when you play in a R&B band. I also happen to feel the same way in regards to Ron Isley and being a Frontman. EvLectric likes this.

06-10-2012, 04:34 AM	#23 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley Dbl Post. Sorry! __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

06-10-2012, 04:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Ernie Isley Another no special reason, just because bump. Sorry about the Muses & Rising videos having been taken down. Voyage is enough though with everyone else's contributions. Man, when the Leslie slows down on that first sustained note on Voyage, pure sonic bliss! __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

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