The Isley Brothers: Churnin' of Fraternal Funk
Cliff White, NME, 30 August 1975
From mock gospel to hypnotic energy, via an engagement with Jimi Hendrix and a 16-year track record that few groups can emulate; CLIFF WHITE charts the rise and rise of the ISLEY BROTHERS
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