Soul legend Isaac Hayes dead at 65

Enigma · 08-10-08, 03:02 PM

(CNN) -- Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film "Shaft," has died, sheriff's officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday.
Relatives found Hayes, 65, unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Schular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
Paramedics attempted to revive him and took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2 p.m., the sheriff's department said.
No foul play is suspected, the agency said in a written statement.
Hayes was a longtime songwriter and arranger for Stax Records in Memphis, playing in the studio's backup band and crafting tunes for artists such as Otis Redding and Sam and Dave in the 1960s.
He released his first solo album in 1967.
In 1971, the theme from "Shaft" became a pop hit and won an Academy Award for best original theme song. The song and the movie score also won Grammy awards for best original score and movie theme.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

Oberon · 08-10-08, 04:06 PM

RIP Chef

Sailor Steve · 08-10-08, 04:18 PM

He also did a fun bit of acting in Keenan Ivory Wayans' I'm Gonna Get You Sucka!

I hope he gets to play with some of the other greats who have gone.

bookworm_020 · 08-10-08, 07:47 PM

I was a bit suprised to hear that he had passed away. RIP

rifleman13 · 08-11-08, 01:07 AM

The great Chef has passed away? Oh, good Lord! RIP...

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There has been some recent upsurge of celebrity deaths this year...

d@rk51d3 · 08-11-08, 02:47 AM

OH MY GOD, THEY'VE KILLED KE...... er.... CHEF,

...YOU B@ST@RDS!!!!!!

kurtz · 08-11-08, 03:05 AM

I know you shouldn't hint that the dearly departed were weirdos but didn't he quit South Park when they added Scientology to the long list of religions they were mocking?

mrbeast · 08-11-08, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kurtz

I know you shouldn't hint that the dearly departed were weirdos but didn't he quit South Park when they added Scientology to the long list of religions they were mocking?

Yes he sadly went down in my estimation when all the South Park Scientology fuss came out.

Still a great singer with a memorable voice. RIP Issac Hayes.

nikimcbee · 08-11-08, 07:37 PM

And all he had in his pocket was trefiddy.

FIREWALL · 08-11-08, 07:58 PM

He was great on the "Rockford Files".

R.I.P.

08-10-08, 03:02 PM	#1
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Soul legend Isaac Hayes dead at 65 (CNN) -- Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film "Shaft," has died, sheriff's officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday. Relatives found Hayes, 65, unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Schular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. Paramedics attempted to revive him and took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2 p.m., the sheriff's department said. No foul play is suspected, the agency said in a written statement. Hayes was a longtime songwriter and arranger for Stax Records in Memphis, playing in the studio's backup band and crafting tunes for artists such as Otis Redding and Sam and Dave in the 1960s. He released his first solo album in 1967. In 1971, the theme from "Shaft" became a pop hit and won an Academy Award for best original theme song. The song and the movie score also won Grammy awards for best original score and movie theme. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	He also did a fun bit of acting in Keenan Ivory Wayans' I'm Gonna Get You Sucka! I hope he gets to play with some of the other greats who have gone. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I was a bit suprised to hear that he had passed away. RIP __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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kurtz Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard,England Posts: 660 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I know you shouldn't hint that the dearly departed were weirdos but didn't he quit South Park when they added Scientology to the long list of religions they were mocking? __________________ War without Fire is like sausages without mustard-Henry V. http://www.myvintagelife.co.uk/

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	And all he had in his pocket was trefiddy. __________________

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	RIP Chef

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rifleman13 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: Depth-charged to Kingdom Come Posts: 927 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	The great Chef has passed away? Oh, good Lord! RIP... ==== OT: There has been some recent upsurge of celebrity deaths this year...

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d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	OH MY GOD, THEY'VE KILLED KE...... er.... CHEF, ...YOU B@ST@RDS!!!!!!

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	He was great on the "Rockford Files". R.I.P. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???