Chris Jasper, who helped shape the sound of 1970s funk and soul music as a keyboardist, songwriter and producer for the Isley Brothers, working on Top 40 hits including “That Lady,” “Fight the Power” and “For the Love of You,

Jasper, who passed away Monday at the age of 72, was the musical heartbeat of the Isley Brothers during the most celebrated run of their era-defining sound.

The musician was known for singing about the power of love on tracks like "For the Love of You." Chris Jasper, the venerable soul artist and Isley Brothers member who sang about the power of love and the importance of making the world a better place on tracks like “For the Love of You” and “Caravan of Love,