Isaac Hayes

About Isaac Hayes

Birth Day: August 20, 1942
Birth Place: Covington, TN

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes was born on August 20, 1942 in Covington, TN. Singer and songwriter who co-founded the soul music label Stax Records alongside David Porter in the 1960s. He and Porter wrote the popular 1967 song "Soul Man" for the duo Sam & Dave. Hayes also earned recognition for his Academy Award-winning original song "Theme from Shaft" for the 1971 film Shaft.
Isaac Hayes is a member of Soul Singer

Does Isaac Hayes Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Isaac Hayes has been died on Aug 10, 2008 (age 65).

🎂 Isaac Hayes - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Isaac Hayes die, Isaac Hayes was 65 years old.

Popular As Isaac Hayes
Occupation Soul Singer
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 20, 1942 (Covington, TN)
Birthday August 20
Town/City Covington, TN
Nationality TN

🌙 Zodiac

Isaac Hayes’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Isaac Hayes was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

Singer and Songwriter who co-founded the soul music label Stax Records alongside David Porter in the 1960s. He and Porter wrote the popular 1967 song "Soul Man" for the duo Sam & Dave. Hayes also earned recognition for his Academy Award-winning original song "Theme from Shaft" for the 1971 film Shaft.

Before Fame

He began singing at his local church at age five and eventually taught himself how to play the piano, organ, flute, and saxophone.

Trivia

He played Chef on the animated Comedy Central series South Park, but left the show after an episode poked fun at Scientology. He was crowned the honorary king of Ada, Ghana in recognition for his volunteer work there. 

Family Life

His mother died while he was still young, and his father deserted the family. He was largely raised by his maternal grandparents. He married his third wife Adjowa Hayes in 2005. He had a total of eleven children: seven daughters and four sons.

Associated With

He co-wrote the 1979 Dionne Warwick song "Deja Vu."

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