R.I.P. Isaac Hayes: 1942-2008

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Soul legend Isaac Hayes has died at the age of 65. Relatives found Hayes unconscious next to a still-running treadmill in his home in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday. The singer and arranger won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 film Shaft.

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4 Comments

  1. bantunani

    As a BANTUNANI member and founder I cannot believe what I’ve heard this night about the Isaac Death, This guys did so much for music industry ; he a real influence for us..;

  2. Giselle

    This is crazy! Bernie left us yesterday, and now Isaac? My condolences to the family, and friends. R.I.P.

  3. mari

    madd crazy–u had to love this dude –from walk on by to chocolate covered salty balls!ha

    hes going to be missed.

    Mari

    http://www.sunrisesundown.blogspot.com

  4. Wade Collins

    Issac Hayes was an authentic artist, unlike most of today\’s rap poseurs. Cat wrote classic for Sam & Dave & worked with Otis Redding, besides reinventing R&B, Jazz, disco, etc. Sure he was cool in South Park, but I loved his character John Gandy in the 70\’s Rockford Files, always kept referring to Rockford (Garner ) as Rockfish.