A Fitting Tribute Nov 2, 2008
He couldn't have known the movie would end up being a final tribute not only to his friend but also to soul singer and producer Isaac Hayes. And the audience reaction at an advance screening has helped convince him that the effort was worthwhile. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Keith Richards to join Musicians Hall of Fame Oct 29, 2008
The Memphis Horns were also architects of the Memphis soul sound and appeared on nearly every Stax release, including records by Isaac Hayes and Rufus Thomas. The other inductees are the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, Buddy Holly's former band The Crickets, rock producer/musician Al Kooper, Nashville producer Billy Sherrill and guitarist Duane Eddy. (USA Today -- Life)
Booker T., Crickets join Musicians Hall of Fame Oct 29, 2008
The Memphis Horns also were architects of the Memphis sound and played on nearly every Stax release, including records by Isaac Hayes and Rufus Thomas. They've been described as one of the greatest horn section in popular music and can be heard on tracks by Franklin, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Neil Young and many more. (Globe and Mail)
Classic Soul Musicians Honored In Nashville Oct 29, 2008
The Memphis Horns appeared on nearly every Stax release, including records by Isaac Hayes and Rufus Thomas. Other inductees include the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and Buddy Holly's band, The Crickets. (KWTX.com, TX)
Report: Isaac Hayes Will Shafts Scientology Oct 25, 2008
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesIsaac Hayes performs on the Open Air stage during the third day of the Big Chill music festival at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in the Malvern Hills on Aug. 5, 2007, in Herefordshire, England ... Even though he was a member, Isaac Hayes apparently decided to give the Church of Scientology the shaft in his last will and testament. (Click2Houston, TX)
Out of the Will Oct 24, 2008
Isaac Hayes Leaves Nothing for Scientology ... The last will and testament of the late superstar Isaac Hayes s is being probated right now ... According to insiders, the big question now is how to handle the third going to the Isaac Hayes Foundation. (Fox News)
Slick Rick among honorees at VH1 Hip Hop Honors Oct 8, 2008
There was a special tribute featuring Scarface, Chuck D and Flavor Flav, Mos Def and singer Estelle for Isaac Hayes, one of rap's more sampled musicians. He died in August. (The Trentonian, NJ)
De La Soul, Slick Rick, Isaac Hayes To Be Crowned Rap Royalty At VH1 Hip Hop Honors Oct 4, 2008
The only non-rap artist being celebrated is Isaac Hayes, and while the late musician never spit a bar, his work helped inspire many MCs. From the Notorious B.I.G.'s "Warning" to the Geto Boys' "Mind Playing Tricks on Me," Black Moses had a lasting effect on hip-hop. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Isaac Hayes leaves part of estate to foundation Sep 24, 2008
(AP) -- Isaac Hayes has left his estate to his wife, Adjowa, his children and the Isaac Hayes Foundation, which promotes literacy, music and nutrition, according to his will. The will was filed last week in Probate Court. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
Making for an even more bittersweet experience, the film features an appearance by Isaac Hayes, who died a day after Mac. "Synecdoche, New York" The long-awaited directorial debut of gonzo metaphysical screenwriter Charlie Kaufman ("Being John Malkovich," "Adaptation") casts Philip Seymour Hoffman as a downtrodden theater director building a giant replica of New York in a New York warehouse. (Boston Globe)
Between the Lines Sep 4, 2008
I do hope that hosts Bonnie Raitt, Dionne Warwick and Jerry Butler have salutes planned for Isaac Hayes, Jerry Wexler, Al Wilson, Luther Ingram, the Spinners Pervis Jackson and the other great contributors to the legacy of R&B who passed in the last year. The Rhythm and Blues Foundation is now settled in Philadelphia under the auspices of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, after having homes in Washington, D.C., and New York. (Fox News)
MUSTSEE-FILM Sep 3, 2008
The late Isaac Hayes has a cameo. "The Soloist". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Movie Cornucopia Aug 31, 2008
The late Isaac Hayes has a cameo. The Soloist (Nov. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Foxx, Downey Jr. have falls Oscar bait Aug 28, 2008
The late Isaac Hayes also appears in the film. The Lucky Ones (Sept. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Celebrating late, great Isaac Hayes Aug 26, 2008
- One day I was admiring Isaac Hayes' 1972 peacock-blue and gold Cadillac, so slick with its fridge and white furry carpet, at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music ... We had set out for Graceland, when our cabbie-in-the-know asked why we weren't going to the Isaac Hayes celebration. (Florida Times-Union)
Family to release unheard Hayes tunes Aug 25, 2008
Isaac Hayes performs at the WOMAD festival at Charlton Park, Malmesbury on July 28 2007 in Wiltshire, England ... Soul legend Isaac Hayes will continue singing from beyond the grave ... And his son, Isaac Hayes III, has revealed there is a wealth of music the soul singer never put out, including material from his heyday at Stax Records. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday schedule Aug 25, 2008
The late Isaac Hayes co-stars. TRANSPORTER 3: Jason Statham is back on the job as the ex-Special Ops guy who's now the world's most-dangerous delivery man. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Feeling the blues of Memphis Aug 24, 2008
Coming Tuesday: Memphis Part 2: Al Sharpton made me cry, and other special moments from a Celebration of Isaac Hayes. Local Entertainment. (Florida Times-Union)
MTV Heads to the Dirty South to Uncover Who Is Heating Up the Memphis Music Scene in '$5 Cover' Aug 23, 2008
NEW YORK, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- From Elvis Presley and Isaac Hayes to Three 6 Mafia and Justin Timberlake, Memphis has a long history of nurturing diverse musical acts. MTV New Media, a division of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: - , - ) is set to explore the modern-day incarnation of Memphis, Tennessee's legendary music scene with a groundbreaking, music-driven episodic series created by "Hustle & Flow" director and Memphis-based filmmaker Craig Brewer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Livin' with twins Aug 21, 2008
Memphis says no Officials of Memphis International Airport say they probably won't change the airport's name to honor the late singer Isaac Hayes. An airport board chairman told the Commercial Appeal that the current airport name best serves the city's needs. (Boston Globe)
Penelope Cruz Gets a Hit for Woody Allen Aug 21, 2008
First Isaac Hayes, then Jerry Wexler. Now comes news that Pervis Jackson, the deep-throated founding member of The Spinners, has passed at age 70. (FOXNews)
Web Watcher: Midnight Rida; davidhasselhoff.com Aug 21, 2008
Web Watcher: Midnight Rida; davidhasselhoff. Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times. (Times Online)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Aug 21, 2008
MEMPHIS Officials of Memphis International Airport say they probably won't change the airport's name to honor the late singer Isaac Hayes. The Juicy Lucy is getting a makeover. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Deep-voiced soul singer Hayes remembered Aug 21, 2008
Soul singer Isaac Hayes' memorial service held Monday in Memphis ... MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) -- The weight of soul singer Isaac Hayes' legacy in Memphis could be measured in a single remark at his memorial service Monday ... Isaac Hayes sings to the crowd at the WOMAD festival in England in July 2007. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Isaac Hayes' Strange Funerals Aug 20, 2008
Aug. 18, 2008: Kelly Preston at the "Tribute to Isaac Hayes" service at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, Tenn. Aug. 18, 2008: Kelly Preston at the "Tribute to Isaac Hayes" service at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, Tenn ... Isaac Hayes, Oscar-winner, R&B legend and musical icon, got two sendoffs in two days here in his Tennessee hometown, and each was as strange as it was surreal. (Fox News)
More Than A Musician Aug 20, 2008
About 3,000 fans and friends attended soul singer Isaac Hayes' memorial service Monday ... "Hip-hop wouldn't be what it is without Isaac Hayes," said rapper and record producer Doug E. Fresh. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fans and friends remember Hayes Aug 20, 2008
About 3,000 fans and friends have attended a memorial service for soul singer Isaac Hayes in Memphis ... "Hip-hop wouldn't be what it is without Isaac Hayes," he said ... ISAAC HAYES: 1942-2008. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Memphis airport not ready to be renamed for Hayes Aug 20, 2008
(AP) - Officials of Memphis International Airport say they probably won't change the airport's name to honor the late singer Isaac Hayes. During a memorial service for Hayes on Monday, U.S. Rep. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Buzz Briefs: Annie Lennox, Isaac Hayes Aug 19, 2008
Many Line Up For Isaac Hayes Tribute. Friends and family plan to pay tribute to soul singer Isaac Hayes at a memorial service filled with speeches, musical performances, photos and video clips. (CBS News)
The X Factor; The Perfect Vagina Aug 19, 2008
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Friends, family pay tribute to Isaac Hayes Aug 19, 2008
- The weight of soul singer Isaac Hayes legacy in Memphis could be measured in a single remark at his memorial service Monday. What would you say if you were flying into Memphis and they said you are about to land at Isaac Hayes International Airport, U.S. Rep ... There would be no Isaac Hayes without Stax and no Stax without Isaac Hayes, Jackson remarked. (MSNBC -- Politics)
United front for The Verve at V Aug 19, 2008
The group played hits including Bittersweet Symphony, Drugs Don't Work and Lucky Man, and dedicated Rolling People to late soul singer Isaac Hayes. Winehouse, meanwhile, played a relatively smooth one-hour set earlier in the evening, after a helicopter delay had made her late the previous night. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
iReporters remember Hayes as 'electrifying' Aug 19, 2008
iReporters remember legendary musician Isaac Hayes ... (CNN) -- Eddie Thomas will never forget the day he played alongside a young man by the name of Isaac Hayes ... iReporter Brandon Judkins met Isaac Hayes in 2007. (CNN -- US)
Roseanne Cash Lashes Out Aug 19, 2008
" The comedy took the weekend box office crown, after the Batman flick had won it four weeks in a row. Annie Lennox recovering at her London home after spinal surgery. Isaac Hayes memorial service in Memphis. Rosanne Cash wants her late father Johnny Cash left out of the presidential campaign. Tom Hanks raises funds for Ohio theater. Madonna's 50th birthday bash, organized by her hubby Guy Ritchie, was a "low key" affair, People reports. "It was a small party," a source confirms to the magazine.... (KWTX.com, TX)
Soul meets Scientology in send-off for Hayes Aug 19, 2008
and Stax Records co-founder Isaac Hayes. They were on the whole paler and skinnier and showed rather more cleavage than is considered properly funereal in the South. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Aug 19, 2008
Gallery (11 pictures): Aug 11 2008: From Shaft to South Park, we look back at the life of soul singer Isaac Hayes, who has died aged 65. Apr 20 2008. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Sex appeal and cancer Aug 18, 2008
The sudden death of singer Isaac Hayes reminded me of a conversation I had this spring with actor Richard Roundtree. Roundtree played the sexy lead in Shaft, the 1971 hit movie that earned him a Golden Globe nomination. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Thousands pay respects to Bernie Mac Aug 17, 2008
Isaac Hayes, who died Sunday, also stars in the movie. Hayes' music was played during the service. (KOLD.com, AZ)
A legacy for 'Black Moses' Aug 16, 2008
ISAAC HAYES, who died of a stroke this week at age 65, has rightfully been praised for the genius that helped produce the Stax soul sound in Memphis and a defining hit of his era, the 1971 Oscar and Grammy-winner "Theme from Shaft." It is also a cultural irony that he passed away at a time when two African-Americans serve as governors - in Massachusetts and New York - and an African-American is about to receive the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. In his prime, Hayes was... (Boston Globe)
Harry Potter Scared by Horse Aug 16, 2008
In a week when we've also lost Isaac Hayes, with whom Jerry worked on the Sam & Dave records and others, his death is especially poignant ... " Nevertheless, it s a hit! The stars of it go to everything they can get their names on the guest lists of, and the paps eat it up. Last Saturday, they hit Henry Buhl s famous Sunflowers After Hours benefit in Southampton. The evening raised a staggering $425,000 for The Association of Community Employment Programs. You see, there is no recession in... (Fox News)
Weekend in Memphis: Spend a lot or a little Aug 16, 2008
Inside, you ll find musical instruments, costumes, photos, videos, a souped-up 70s Cadillac owned by Isaac Hayes, even a transported 100-year-old Mississippi Delta church. $10 adults, $7 children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Test your news knowledge! Aug 15, 2008
Isaac Hayes, who once lived in Atlanta, died recently. The legendary singer was originally from. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Radiohead deny film score claim Aug 15, 2008
Page last updated at 13:01 GMT, Thursday, 14 August 2008 14:01 UK. Radiohead insist they have only contributed a single song. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Culture Gabfest, Twilight of the Idols Edition Aug 15, 2008
Stephen's pick: Isaac Hayes' albums and. You can reach the Culture Gabfest at. (Slate)
Stroke killed singer Isaac Hayes Aug 14, 2008
Soul legend Isaac Hayes, who died aged 65 on Sunday, was killed by a stroke, US authorities have said ... " Hayes, who won an Oscar in 1971 for the theme from the film Shaft and was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, was married four times and has 12 children. His death prompted a wave of tributes from fellow musicians, including singer Gloria Gaynor, who called him "a gentleman and an extremely warm and talented artist". Bookmark with: ISAAC HAYES: 1942-2008 SINGER MOURNED... (BBC News -- Americas)
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A look back at frank interviews with Isaac Hayes. You are here: Telegraph. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Mark Consuelos to Marry Howard Stern Aug 14, 2008
There s a lot of consternation about Isaac Hayes memorial service, planned for Monday in Memphis. Neither Dionne Warwick nor Sam Moore will be there, and one of the publicists on the e-mail blast that went out Tuesday night is a well-known Scientologist. (Fox News)
Hayes found success in film, music Aug 14, 2008
Isaac Hayes, who died Sunday at age 65, was a cultural icon who left his mark on movies as well as music ... SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER (1999): There is a generation of Isaac Hayes fans that became familiar with his deep, brassy voice without ever hearing him wax poetic about John Shaft. (The Augusta Chronicle)
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Isaac Hayes, making art as he went along Aug 14, 2008
Isaac Hayes, who died Sunday at age 65, was a pivotal figure in American popular music, film, fashion and TV. Composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, he helped spawn soul, funk, hip-hop and rap. His life and career are studies in homemade American art. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Services Are Monday For Soul Icon Isaac Hayes Aug 14, 2008
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Old Sounds - Isaasc Hayes Aug 14, 2008
Originally released: 1969 As far as songs go, the late Isaac Hayes will probably always be best remembered at least in the minds of the general public as the man who gifted the world with Theme From Shaft, the track that is forever linked with the cat who won t cop out, the sex machine to all the chicks, private eye John Shaft of 1971 s Shaft ... There s no denying that Hayes had a way with songs, working as both a session musician and a songwriter for Stax Records in the 60s before he recorded... (VUE Weekly)
Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes Portray 'Soul Men' In One Of Their Final Films -- Watch Four Clips Here Aug 14, 2008
Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes in "Soul Men" (Dimension Films) ... In one of the clips, you can also see the late Isaac Hayes, who from an apparent stroke, meeting the characters played by Mac and Jackson in their dressing room. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Stroke blamed for Hayes' death Aug 14, 2008
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) -- Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday. Deep-voiced crooner Isaac Hayes recently finished work on the movie "Soul Men.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
'Virgin' actor charged Aug 13, 2008
Stroke killed Hayes Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke. The deep-voiced soul singer died Sunday after he was found unconscious at his Memphis residence. (Boston Globe)
Soul icon Isaac Hayes died of stroke: police Aug 13, 2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Isaac Hayes, the deep-voiced soul music star who won an Oscar for writing the theme song to the movie "Shaft," died over the weekend from a stroke related to high blood pressure, Memphis authorities said on Tuesday. Hayes, 65, who once described himself as a "health fanatic," was being treated for high blood pressure and had suffered a non-fatal stroke last year. (Reuters)
Doctor's report says Hayes died from stroke Aug 13, 2008
Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday ... In this June 9, 2004 file photo, entertainer Isaac Hayes arrives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America annual President's dinner in New York. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More than 'Shaft': Hayes was goldmine of influence Aug 13, 2008
With its riveting orchestration, definitive guitar play and signature sensual baritone vocals, Isaac Hayes' theme song for the 1971 movie "Shaft" not only became one of pop music's iconic songs, but also the defining work of Hayes' career ... "Isaac Hayes embodies everything that's soul music," Collin Stanback, an Autive at Stax, told The Associated Press on Sunday ... "When you think of soul music you think of Isaac Hayes - the expression ... the sound and the creativity that goes along with... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Council Votes on Midtown, Curfew Aug 13, 2008
" Rochester police evacuated a family from their home as they worked to make some robbery arrests early Tuesday morning. Reality TV is popular primetime viewing these days. At the Aork, real police officers are featured in crime dramas produced at actual homicide scenes. Monroe Community College's longest serving president Thomas Flynn attended his last board of trustees meeting Monday night. As he helped the board close that chapter, he also helped open a new one - its second presidential... (R News)
Wynonna Judd Loves To Play In The Dirt Down On The Farm Aug 13, 2008
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Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday. Job of the Week. (KWTX.com, TX)
Soprano family values Aug 13, 2008
No autopsy has been performed, but paperwork filed by Isaac Hayes' family physician, Dr. David Kraus, lists the cause of death as a stroke, sheriff's spokesman Steve Shular said. Rush y. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Isaac Hayes Likely Died Of A Stroke Related To High Blood Pressure Aug 13, 2008
Isaac Hayes (Photo: Amanda Edwards/ Getty Images). Investigators have determined that soul icon Isaac Hayes, who , was likely the victim of a stroke related to high blood pressure. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Soul legend dead at 65 Aug 13, 2008
Soul legend Isaac Hayes dies - CNN.com ... Soul legend Isaac Hayes dies ... (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. (CNN -- Showbiz)
God rest his soul Aug 12, 2008
Isaac Hayes escaped poverty to become the king of black urban cool, writes Joe Holley ... Video:Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless "Theme From Shaft'' won Academy and Grammy awards, has been found dead at home. Other related coverage KYLE & JACKIE O Megan Gale was on hand for Miranda Kerr's stunning DJ's runway debut! See all of the sexy pics! HAMISH & ANDY What happens when a simple Hamish game goes wrong? Poo hits the fan! Watch the video now! MUST SEE... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stars pay tribute to Isaac Hayes Aug 12, 2008
Stars including Dionne Warwick and Gloria Gaynor have paid tribute to the soul legend Isaac Hayes, who died at his home in Memphis aged 65 ... Speaking to BBC News, the band's Adrian Utley said: "It was just cool as hell. We had Isaac Hayes records hanging around. It's purely sonic, it sounded so good. It was just immediately a very cool track. "I would say we've definitely got him to thank, because had he not written that tune we wouldn't have sampled it and the basis of the music that you hear... (BBC News)
