Isaac Hayes
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Summary
Isaac Hayes was born on August 20, 1942[1], in Covington[2]. He died on August 10, 2008[3], in Memphis[4]. He worked as a singer[5], actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,434 views/month, #4,050 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery[11]
- Child: Isaac Hayes III[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: television actor[16], pianist[17], film score composer[18], voice actor[19], record producer[20], saxophonist[21], recording artist[22], musician[23], bandleader[24]
- Notable work: Theme from Shaft[25]
- Award received: IAS Freedom Medal[26], Academy Award for Best Original Song[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[28], Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella[29], Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance[30], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[31]
- Member of: Broadcast Music, Inc.[32], Isaac Hayes & David Porter[33]
- Religion or worldview: Scientology[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[36]
- Genre: rhythm and blues[37], soul[38], funk[39]
- Record label: Stax Records[40], ABC Records[41], Columbia Records[42]
- Discography: Isaac Hayes discography[43]
- Commons category: Isaac Hayes[44]
- Voice type: bass-baritone[45]
- Cause of death: stroke[46]
- Family name: Hayes[47]
- Given name: Isaac[48], Lee[49]
- Official website: https://isaachayes.com[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Isaac Hayes[51]
- Manner of death: natural causes[52]
- Instrument: organ[53]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[54]
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Country: US[55]
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Began / founded: 1942-08-20[56]
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Ended / dissolved: 2008-08-10[57]
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Genre(s): disco, funk, smooth soul, soul[58]
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Community tags: disco, film score, film soundtrack, funk, scientology, smooth soul, soul[59]
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MusicBrainz ID: a2361c7d-ddb6-41c1-a9a0-be09fbbb8d21[60]
Why It Matters
Isaac Hayes has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Isaac Hayes born?
Isaac Hayes's place of birth was Covington[2].
Where did Isaac Hayes die?
Isaac Hayes died in Memphis[4].
What did Isaac Hayes do for work?
Isaac Hayes worked as a singer[5], actor[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], and film actor[9].
What awards did Isaac Hayes receive?
Honors received include IAS Freedom Medal[26], Academy Award for Best Original Song[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score[28], and Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella[29].