Ronald Isley to announce shock retirement from music?

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Isley Brothers lead singer created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Isley fans. Speculation had been rife that Isley Brothers lead singer is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 85, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 04/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouRonald

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouRonald was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Ronald Isley was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouRonald”
— @universalObserver, 3 Apr 2026
“Didn't Ronald Isley retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 3 Apr 2026

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