RIP Isaac Hayes
Soul Legend Passes Away Today
8/10/08
Soul legend Isaac Hayes died today at 65. Hayes played a vital role in the STAX sound. His songs like "Walk On By", "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Theme From Shaft" received heavy rotation from radio stations in the 70s. Concord Music Group's reactivation of STAX Records allows the public to re-visit the glory of the musical soul movement in Memphis, Tennessee, which Hayes played an important role. Hayes served as a session musician for Otis Redding as well as co-wrote hit songs with David Porter such as "Hold On, I'm Coming" and "Soul Man". His music career earned him various accolades, and respect among his fellow musicians. This news report offers the latest...
It's a good time to put on Hayes' classic 1969 classic, Hot Buttered Soul. Hayes' death will increase his album sales. The public always pays more attention to an artist once they've died. Not only a magical musician, Hayes remained active in charities, positive causes, television shows and he always gave time to those need. The flag flies at half-mast...
James Calemine
JCalemine@swampland.com
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Comments
michaelbuffalo says...
I had the Black Moses LP on my wall when I was 16. The cover opened up in the shape of a cross, with Hayes standing shirtless, save his chain vest. It was so cool, but it scared my mom more than the Alice Cooper "Killer" poster beside it. To me, Isaac was the man. From his classic r&b soul voice to his musical production genius on Theme from Shaft.... Besides Black Moses, I always loved Hot Buttered Soul as well. The world is a sadder, darker place today without Isaac Hayes. And 65 is far too young to leave. I for one will miss Black Moses. But his music will live forever. Taking a cue from you James, think I'll put in Hot Buttered Soul and groove the night away....