Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes (1942–2008) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for his contributions to the Southern soul genre. A key figure at Stax Records in the 1960s, he collaborated with David Porter on hits like "Soul Man" for Sam & Dave. His album "Hot Buttered Soul" (1969) is considered a landmark in soul music. Hayes won an Academy Award for "Theme from Shaft" (1971), becoming the first African American to receive this honor in that category. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. The products available from the artist Isaac Hayes include CDs, vinyls.