Aug 11 2008
Isaac Hayes Dies
Memphis, Tennessee lost a favorite son when soul superstar Isaac Hayes died yesterday at the age of 65. He was found in his Memphis home near his treadmill, which was still running. Taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital, Hayes, known for his look of a shaved head, dark glasses, chains and fur coats, was pronounced dead at 2:08 p.m.
Starting his career as a session player at famed Stax Records in the late ‘60s, Hayes shot to stardom in 1971 with the “Theme to Shaft,” which won him an Oscar and two Grammys. He also co-wrote the songs “Soul Man” and “Hold On I’m Comin” for Sam & Dave. Hayes voiced the character Chef on the Comedy Central hit animated series “South Park.” He played Chef for nine years until “South Park” creators decided to do a spoof on Hayes’ Scientology religion, at which point he quit. Hayes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
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He will be missed by all his fans.
I am mourning by playing the theme to Shaft a few times a day but on my Ipod as to not irritate my neighbors.