Chris Jasper, beloved member of the iconic soul group The Isley Brothers, died at the age of 73. His family announced his death Monday on Facebook. “Chris Jasper, renowned singer–songwriter and producer known for his pivotal role in shaping the sound of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, and over three decades as a distinguished solo artist, passed away on February 23 at the age of 73 following a cancer diagnosis in December, 2024,” they wrote. They went on to say that Jasper’s “classical training laid the foundation for his powerful music that blended his classical training with R&B, funk, and...