Isaac Hayes was born on August 20, 1942, in Covington, Tennessee. He was a legendary soul singer, songwriter, composer, and producer, best known for his deep voice and groundbreaking contributions to soul and funk music.
Hayes co-wrote and produced numerous hits for Stax Records, particularly for Sam & Dave, including Soul Man and Hold On, I’m Comin’. He gained widespread fame with his 1971 soundtrack for the film Shaft, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Later in his career, he also became well known as the voice of Chef on South Park. His influence on music, especially in hip-hop and R&B, remains profound.
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