Isaac Hayes

== Info ==
Soul musician noted for being one of the most successful working for Stax records. Wrote the Sam and Dave hit Soul Man, honored by Rolling Stone Magazine and by the Grammy Hall of Fame. Performed the theme to Shaft. Influenced by Big Joe Turner, James Brown and the Famous Flames, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Sly and the Family Stone among others. Also wrote Hold On I'm Comin', also a hit for Sam and Dave. Worked with The Jackson Five. Work has been used in other media. Was involved in religious activism and charity work. Died of a stroke in 2006. The state of Tennessee dedicated a part of Interstate 40 to him. Many awards and honors. Numerous hit singles throughout his career.
== Genres ==
Disco
Funk
Soul
Category:Disco
Category:Funk
Category:Soul
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Category:Seventies