Def Jam Records is seeking the support of Isley Brothers fans to appeal for a Presidential pardon for Ronald Isley.

Back in September of 2006, the R&B legend was convicted on five counts of tax evasion and one count of failing to file a tax return.

Def Jam recently posted a message asking Isley Brothers fans to call, fax or email the White House immediately, in order to prevent lead singer Ronald Isley from serving a three year sentence in a federal prison.

According to the Def Jam website, Isley is scheduled to report and serve his sentence on August 7th. However the 66-year-old singer suffered a stroke in 2004 and was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2006, raising serious questions as to whether he might survive incarceration.

The singer, whose last album, Baby Makin' Music, was recorded on Def Jam, is currently in the process of a total restitution of the funds the IRS determined were owed. Additionally, Isley has offered to perform for US troops. Isley supporters hope that enough pressure from fans will inspire President George W. Bush to step in and use his executive power to pardon Isley, as he recently did to commute the sentence for former Dick Cheney aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.

As lead singer of The Isley Brothers, Ronald Isley has been recording music for close to five decades, breaking in 1959 with their hit "Shout." Working closely with longtime admirer R. Kelly and appearing on tracks with Ja Rule, Warren G and Swizz Beatz, Biggs was able to appeal to fans of all ages in the present day.

For more information on how to join Isley supporters in their campaign please visit Def Jam's website.

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