West End in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Isley Brothers

Formed 1954

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2019

1. Isley Brothers Marker

Inscription. Starting with their 1959 hit "Shout," the Isley Brothers appeared on the Billboard charts for an incredible seven consecutive decades. Their other hits include the 1962 classic "Twist & Shout," the 1969 Grammy-winner "It's Your Thing," and the 1957 anthem "Fight the Power." Ronald and Ernie Isley moved to St. Louis in 1998. They released the double platinum album "Eternal" in 2001, which yielded the top 20 hit "Contagious," and their next album "Body Kiss" reached #1 in 2003. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, the Isley Brothers again reached the top 10 in 2017 with their collaborative album "Power of Peace."

Erected 2019 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners, and the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 38° 39.324′ N, 90° 17.881′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in West End. It is on Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard,

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on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6161 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kurt Warner (here, next to this marker); T Bone Burnett (a few steps from this marker); The 5th Dimension (a few steps from this marker); Donny Hathaway (a few steps from this marker); Movies and Music in the Delmar Loop (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Hampton (within shouting distance of this marker); William Holden (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott Bakula (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.