The Isley Brothers are teaming up with Kool & the Gang, Morris Day & the Time, and the Gap Band for a summer tour. The package outing, which just kicked off, is in support of the Brothers' forthcoming three-CD boxed set, due Aug. 24, which is being touted by Epic Associated/T-Neck/Legacy as the definitive chronicle of the group's 40-year career. Called "It's Your Thing: The Story Of The Isley Brothers," the set contains 50 tracks -- with four previously unreleased live performances -- covering the act's formidable output from 1957 to 1996, including Jimi Hendrix's work during a short stint in the Isleys' backup band. The accompanying 52-page booklet includes comments from the surviving members and childhood friend/poet Nikki Giovanni.
As for the Gap Band, the group is celebrating the release of a new album, "Y2K -- Funkin' Till 2000 Comz" on Big Trax/Private I/Island/Mercury. Second single "Good Old Fashion Lovin' " -- a ballad in the tradition of "Yearning For Your Love" -- will be released July 19. The album also boasts guests DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg, and Kurupt.
As for the Gap Band, the group is celebrating the release of a new album, "Y2K -- Funkin' Till 2000 Comz" on Big Trax/Private I/Island/Mercury. Second single "Good Old Fashion Lovin' " -- a ballad in the tradition of "Yearning For Your Love" -- will be released July 19. The album also boasts guests DJ Quik, Snoop Dogg, and Kurupt.
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