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8 quotes by Ernie Isley

Ernie Isley Birth name Ernest Isley Born (1952-03-07) March 7, 1952 (age 62) Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Genres R&B, funk, funk rock, rock Occupation(s) Songwriter, Drummer, bassist, guitarist, percussionist, vocalist Instruments Guitar, Drums, Bass guitar Years active 1969–present Associated acts The Isley Brothers, Isley-Jasper-Isley, Ernie Isley Website https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ernie-Isley/218808131486757 Notable...
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My first gig was in Philadelphia and I played the drums for my older brothers. That same night, I also played drums for Martha and the Vandellas. Ah... →

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You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own... →

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The muse of music isn't just from Greek mythology, but living in people like the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin.

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Playing guitar is not a beauty contest.

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Don't believe everything you hear on the street.

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I got my first guitar in October of 1968. I'm self-taught.

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There was a lot of music in our home. Mom played piano in church and gave piano lessons.

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It's no surprise to me or the other Isley brothers that I can sing, because I used to sing all the time in practice. The surprise is that... →

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