MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: The Isley Brothers perform with The Roots at the Six Degrees to Tennessee Roots Jam at New Daisy Theater on September 15, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Greg Campbell/Getty Images for Tennessee Tourism) TEANECK, N.J. - 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.