Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 73
variety.comSteven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Chris Jasper, a former member of the Isley Brothers who helped define their classic sound, died at the age of 73.
Jasper’s family announced his death on social media, stating that he passed away on Feb. 23 following a cancer diagnosis in Dec.
2024. His son Michael confirmed his death to Variety. As a member of the Isley Brothers, Jasper acted as a keyboardist, percussionist and vocalist, contributing writing to many of the group’s songs including “Between the Sheets” and “For the Love of You.” He was with the Isley Brothers from 1973 to 1983, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the collective in 1992.
Following his tenure as a group member, he formed Isley-Jasper-Isley with Ernie and Marvin Isley in 1984, and as a solo artist released 17 albums.
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