Isaac Hayes

Legendary soul singer Isaac Hayes has died age 65 today at his home in Memphis Tennesee. The Shelby sheriff’s department does not suspect foul play. Isaac Hayes was found by relatives at some point this afternoon collapsed and unconcious beside a running treadmill at his home, he was attended to by paramedics who tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at hospital at around 2pm local time.

Isaac Hayes was a prolific writer for legendary soul recording labe Stax, and wrote hits for Sam and Dave including “Soul Man”, many say that his “Hot Buttered Soul” album was one which broke the mould and lay the foundation for his trademark sultry sexy lyrics, mixed with political messages, indicative of the times in which he was living at that point in his life. He is perhaps best remembered for writing the 1971 soundtrack for the Blaxploitation movie “Shaft” for which he won an Oscar.

Isaac Hayes, the legendary soul singer who died today, was better known by a younger generation when he took the role of Chef, in the series South Park. As well as his successes in music, Isaac Hayes continued to work within his community and was an active member of the Church of Scientology, as are other famous people such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

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