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Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 -- August 10, 2008)[1] was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer and actor. Hayes was one of the main creative forces behind southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served as both an in-house songwriter and producer with partner David Porter during the mid-1960s. In the late 1960s, Hayes became a recording artist, and recorded successful soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul (1969) and Black Moses (1971) as the Stax label's premier artist.
Alongside his work in popular music, Hayes was a film score composer for motion pictures. His best known work, for the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft, earned Hayes an Academy Award for Best Original Song (the first Academy Award received by an African-American in a non-acting category) and two Grammy Awards. He received a third Grammy for the album Black Moses.
In 1992, in recognition of his humanitarian work, he was crowned an honorary king of Ghana's Ada district. From 1997 to 2006, he provided the voice for the character "Chef" on the Comedy Central animated TV series South Park.
Hayes was found dead in his Memphis home on August 10, 2008 as reported by the Shelby County sheriff's department. His death came 10 days before his 66th birthday.[1]
[2]Here is a complete slo-mo video clip of Isaac Hayes conducting the Theme from Shaft, which won an Oscar for best song.
After viewing, visit this lost mash-up classic from 1985
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UTpVWKPxHA
"They say this cat Shaft is one bad mutha . . .
By GrigoriPechenka [Affiliate User] 1218599878 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveScientology, pfft. Hayes had a stroke, he should not have been given masive amounts of niacin and on a treadmill like they make u do
F**k scientology
He was the Duke, A #1
RIP
he usd to be chef from southpark to aswell as a good singer
By afshin021 [Affiliate User] 1218597536 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveIsaac was loved by so many people...Black, white, young and old. Miss him already.
By britneyblows [Affiliate User] 1218594524 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveGod, I cant believe it... I´m shocked...We always love you Isaac, rest in peace.
By lovelysicknesskc [Affiliate User] 1218593353 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveQDDG
By cheto56 [Affiliate User] 1218593278 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveRemember Isaac/Chef remember and tell are kids
By Coffeebox8154 [Affiliate User] 1218593272 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveDamn,I'm gonna miss this man RIP you'll never be forgotten.
By Gamergeek09 [Affiliate User] 1218592562 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveAnother Brother gone, RIP ISAAC
By Faroutdog [Affiliate User] 1218591324 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveThe King OF funk he open the door for all to come in like Rick james and Boots Collins & Grand Master Funk and all who came after its TIME to being Funk back OPEN your eyes
By towman2620 [Affiliate User] 1218588263 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveRest In Peace[*][*][*][*][*][*][*]Isaac Hayes
By tupaczysko [Affiliate User] 1218586741 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveRIP Isaac I think 65 is too young, but what a legacy. You are missed.
By serialdad [Affiliate User] 1218586377 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveHe was so much more than "Shaft"and"Chef". Co-wrote many '60'S**ts performed by others, as well as his own material that was covered by others in the '70's. Was a recurring guest star on "Rockford Files" TV show in the mid- 70's, etc. A great composer,perfomer,artist, in his own right. My condolences to his family. He lives on:on You Tube, CD's, and in our memories.
By zomdala08 [Affiliate User] 1218585243 Reply Spam [+0] Moderate Up Moderate Down RemoveIsaac was the man.
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