The Isley Brothers’ Chris Jasper dies, aged 73

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The Isley Brothers‘ Chris Jasper has died at the age of 73.The songwriter, producer and keyboardist passed away last Sunday (February 23) following a cancer diagnosis in December 2024, a statement from his family confirmed yesterday (February 25).“He will be deeply missed and his legacy will live on as an inspiration for generations,” the message read.The post noted Jasper’s “pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley”, and his career “as a distinguished solo artist” – which spanned over three decades.In 1992, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of his bandmates in The Isley Brothers.Jasper earned a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2014.

He was given the National R&B Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. In 2020, Jasper received the Soultracks Lifetime Achievement Award before being inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2022.Music Legend Chris Jasper Passes Away at 73Chris Jasper, renowned singer–songwriter and producer known for his pivotal…Posted by Chris Jasper on Monday, February 24, 2025The late musician is survived by his wife, New York attorney and author Margie Jasper, and his three sons: Michael, Nicholas and Christopher.Jasper was born on December 30, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a classically trained musician and composer.

He began studying classical piano when he was seven years old, and later studied music composition at the Juilliard School Of Music in New York City.The icon earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in music composition with esteemed jazz pianist and composer Billy Taylor.