Singer, keyboardist, producer, songwriter and actor. Born: 20th August 1942 Covington, Tennessee, USA Died: 10th August 2008 Memphis, Tennessee, USA Signed to the Stax record label during the 1960s and 1970s, Hayes played an important role in shaping the "Memphis sound". First active for the label as musician and later songwriter/producer . As an actor, he is best known as the voice of Chef . Isaac Hayes is the father of Isaac Hayes III.
Has been a frequent songwriting collaborator with David Porter since 1962.
His performance as "Chef" in the TV series "South Park" was supposed to be a one-time event, but audience reaction was so positive, "Chef" became a regular character.
Filed for bankruptcy in 1976.
First African American composer to win an Oscar for Best Original Song for The Theme from Shaft .
Was originally considered for the role of Shaft ; however, the lead went to Richard Roundtree. However, he got the lead role in Truck Turner , which is the only film that he ever played such a part.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 9, 2005 in New York City alongside Robert B. Sherman , Richard M. Sherman , Bill Withers , John Fogerty , Steve Cropper and longtime collaborator David Porter.
Is named among others as inspiration for the Massive Attack album "Blue Lines".
His character, "Chef", was killed off "South Park" after his resignation for religious reasons.
Was pronounced dead at 2:08 pm at Baptist Memorial Medical Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee on August 10, 2008.
Friend of Aretha Franklin , and Tim Reid.
Suffered a stroke in January 2006.
Brother of Willette Rankin.
Father of Heather Hayes , Isaac Hayes III , and Veronica Hayes.
Son (b. Nana Kwadjo April 10, 2006).
Starred alongside Bernie Mac in Soul Men . It was to be their last film as they sadly passed away within a day of each other, Bernie on the 9th August 2008 and Isaac on the 10th August 2008.
"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when,satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of,others begins. Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times,should be respected and honored. As a civil rights activist of the past,40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and,practices. " - On why he quit "South Park" (1997) in 2006.
Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business.
Know the business, learn the business, own something.
If you enjoy the fragrance of a rose, you must accept the thorns which,it bears.
There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when,satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of,others begins.
Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be,respected and honored.
I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values.
I love music.
I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.
Guys in slavery sang praises to the Lord to deliver them from bondage.
I was a pop freak.
I first heard African drum rhythms and chants at the movies. Then, when,I had the opportunity to go to Africa and visit the villages, I heard,the real, raw, true rhythms and realized the origins of the old Negro,spirituals I grew up with in the South.
I used to stand in front of the mic and cry.
