Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey towns
"Shout" was the Isley Brothers first hit, in 1959, and after being immortalized in "Animal House" it has been used as a rallying cry at sporting events for years.
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"Shout" was the Isley Brothers first hit, in 1959, and after being immortalized in "Animal House" it has been used as a rallying cry at sporting events for years.
TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Through the flag twirlers and the gospel choir and the seemingly endless proclamations from local officials, Ernie Isley was able to reduce to one word the
David Porter Associated Press TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Through the flag twirlers and the gospel choir and the seemingly endless proclamations from local officials, Ernie Isley was able to reduce to one word the honor of having streets named after him and his famous family in the suburban towns where they once lived: "Wow." "It's a 'wow' moment," he exclaimed. "This is a spectacular culmination of a lot of dreams and a lot of prayers." Teaneck and Englewood, suburbs a few miles across the Hudson River from New York City, held dual ceremonies Thursday to honor the Isley Brothers, the legendary gr...
The Isley Brothers this summer. Per WHUR, Teaneck Street in New Jersey was the home to Ron and Rudolph Isley and was the namesake for their record label, “T-Neck Records.” On June 24, the street will be renamed after the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. “It’s a great big wow for this to happen,” Ernie Isley said. “It’s really humbling and really wonderful.” The naming ceremony is set for June 24th at 2 PM. Teaneck Street will be renamed, “The Isley Brothers Way.” It was the group’s song “Shout!”, performed by the Deltas in the 1978 hit film “Animal House” that ...