Bill Isles, co-founder and member of R&B group #TheOJays, has passed away at the age of 78.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last month, original co-founder of the legendary R&B group #ThaOjays died in his Oceanside home, just north of San Diego, according to his son, Duane Isles. Back in 1948, Isles and his childhood …
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