Hi Bloggers today I bring another sad news about another talented entertainer that passed away yesterday, Soul Legend Isaac Hayes was reported dead On Sunday August 10. Shelby County Sheriff's Office spokesman Steve Shular confirmed the death to the local news, claiming that Hayes' wife called police and ambulance after finding him unconsciousness near the treadmill in their Tennessee home. Issac Hayes was also know on the pop culture for being the voice of the "Chef" on the southpark series and for composing songs for the classic movie Shaft which made Hayes earned 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.
Background information
Birth name Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
Born August 20, 1942(1942-08-20)
Covington, Tennessee, U.S.
Origin Memphis, Tennessee
Died August 10, 2008 (aged 65)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre(s) R&B, funk, soul, disco
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, arranger, record producer, and actor
Instrument(s) Piano, keyboards, vocals, saxophone
Years active 1962 – 2008
Label(s) Enterprise/Stax, ABC, Columbia Records, Pointblank
Associated acts David Porter, Booker T. & the MGs, The Bar-Kays
Birth name Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
Born August 20, 1942(1942-08-20)
Covington, Tennessee, U.S.
Origin Memphis, Tennessee
Died August 10, 2008 (aged 65)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre(s) R&B, funk, soul, disco
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, arranger, record producer, and actor
Instrument(s) Piano, keyboards, vocals, saxophone
Years active 1962 – 2008
Label(s) Enterprise/Stax, ABC, Columbia Records, Pointblank
Associated acts David Porter, Booker T. & the MGs, The Bar-Kays
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