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Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records, serving as both an in-house songwriter and as a session musician and record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the mid-1960s.
Isaac Hayes was a multi-talented composer, singer, and arranger who won an Oscar for the "Theme from Shaft" and voiced Chef on South Park. He also appeared in films like Escape from New York, The Duke, and Hustle & Flow.
- January 1, 1
- Covington, Tennessee, USA
- January 1, 1
- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Ian Mccann
- 19 min
- Shaft. The hit single that practically introduced many fans to badass funk; flashy, dynamic, and irresistible, and speaking of its era as clearly as any record could.
- Joy. Hey, ain’t that the Soul II Soul beat, more or less? Whole careers were built on this groove – and the celebration of physical love that is “Joy” is almost as long as a career.
- Breakthrough. Another killer rap break introduces this soundtrack thriller from Truck Turner, in which Ike plays a bounty hunter. A gritty tune that hits just as hard as his tough title character.
- (They Long To Be) Close To You. On the sleeve of Black Moses, Ike is like a prophet leading his people out of the desert – in Ray-Bans. The lyrics, however, are more physical than Biblical, heavy on intimacy – even when they’re songs, like “(They Long To Be) Close To You,” more usually associated with easy listening than heavy passion.
Learn about the life and career of Isaac Hayes, a multi-talented composer, singer, and arranger who won an Oscar for the "Theme from Shaft" and voiced Chef on South Park. Find out his family, awards, trivia, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- August 20, 1942
- August 10, 2008
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May 10, 2024 · Isaac Hayes was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor who was a pioneering figure in soul music. His recordings influenced the development of such musical genres as disco, rap, and urban contemporary. The charismatic performer— known for his shaved head, dark sunglasses, and smooth.
Aug 10, 2008 · The soul singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes, known for his gravelly voice, shaven head and copious jewellery, died on Sunday at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 65.
