You get to the point in life where you realize you have to roll up your sleeves, deal with the consequences of what happens, and carry your own weight.

- Ernie Isley

My first gig was in Philadelphia and I played the drums for my older brothers. That same night, I also played drums for Martha and the Vandellas. Ah, the fond memories of being 14.

- Ernie Isley

Playing guitar is not a beauty contest.

- Ernie Isley

The muse of music isn't just from Greek mythology, but living in people like the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin.

- Ernie Isley

Don't believe everything you hear on the street.

- Ernie Isley

I got my first guitar in October of 1968. I'm self-taught.

- Ernie Isley

There was a lot of music in our home. Mom played piano in church and gave piano lessons.

- Ernie Isley

It's no surprise to me or the other Isley brothers that I can sing, because I used to sing all the time in practice. The surprise is that somebody else likes it.

- Ernie Isley