Isaac Hayes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 20, 1942 |
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| Died | August 10, 2008 (age 65) |
| Birthplace | Covington, Tennessee, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Isaac Hayes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Composing and performing the 'Theme from Shaft'; pioneering the Memphis soul sound; voice of Chef on 'South Park' |
Intro
Isaac Hayes was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and producer, celebrated for his influential contributions to soul music and soundtracks, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his innovative work with Stax Records, as well as for composing the Oscar-winning theme for the film 'Shaft'.
Early Life & Background
Isaac Hayes was raised by his grandparents in Covington, Tennessee after the early death of his parents. Despite struggling with poverty during his childhood, he showed musical talent early on, singing in his local church and learning to play the piano, organ, and saxophone on his own.
Career Highlights
- Co-wrote many hit songs for Stax Records artists in the 1960s, including Sam & Dave's 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On, I'm Comin''
- Released the landmark album 'Hot Buttered Soul' in 1969, which revolutionized the sound of soul with lengthy tracks and lush orchestration
- Composed and performed the soundtrack for the 1971 film 'Shaft', winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the iconic 'Theme from Shaft'
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002
- Voiced the character Chef in the animated TV show 'South Park' from 1997 to 2006
Trivia
- Isaac Hayes was the third African-American to win an Academy Award in any category and the first to win for a non-acting category.
- He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 1997.
- Hayes was known for his distinctive bald head, gold chains, and deep baritone voice.
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Isaac Hayes was born the 20 August 1942.
Covington, Tennessee, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 20th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1942, San Francisco enforced dim-out regulations to reduce nighttime visibility and protect against potential enemy attacks. Residents were required to dim or extinguish outdoor lighting, and indoor lights visible from the sea had to be shielded. These measures aimed to enhance the city's defense during the war.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1942 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle
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