Isaac Hayes

American singer, keyboardist, producer, songwriter, and actor, born 20 August 1942 in Covington, Tennessee, USA, died 10 August 2008 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA (aged 65).

Signed to the David Porter), he enjoyed his biggest success as a solo artist in 1971 with the soundtrack of the movie Shaft. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 (Performer).

As an actor, he is best known as the voice of Ernest Borgnine, and others.

Isaac Hayes is the father of Isaac Hayes III.