Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Keyboardist and Songwriter, Dies at 73

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Lifetime Achievement honoree passed away following a cancer diagnosis in December 2024.

Chris Jasper, a pivotal member of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, died on February 23, 2025, at the age of 73, as confirmed by his family.
Jasper was instrumental in transforming The Isley Brothers into a six-member R&B and funk group, contributing to hits like 'Fight the Power,' 'For the Love of You,' and 'Between the Sheets.'
He pursued a successful solo career after the band’s split in 1984, founding Gold City Records and releasing 17 albums, including four gospel records.
Jasper’s work has been widely sampled by artists such as Whitney Houston, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, and Jay-Z, further cementing his influence on modern music.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margie Jasper, and their three sons, with his family honoring his legacy as a trailblazing musician and devoted husband and father.