Tribute to Isaac Hayes
Written by jojo6 on June 30, 2009 – 6:20 am - 0 views
In front of the world was Black Moses (Moses the Black), Ike the Ripper and, later, Chef from South Park TV series. For those who had the extraordinary opportunity to work with him in recent years, it was just Isaac. He was humble, quiet and your feet on the ground. Not bad for a person who set a record seven albums on Billboard R & B, won numerous awards (including several Grammy awards and two of the Academy Awards), appeared in over trezeci films and was named the King of Ghana was over time.
In 60 years, tenni Convingtom helped establish Stax Records sound, writing with David Porter such hits “Soul Man,” “Hold On” (I’m Coming) “,” BABY “and” When Wrong With My Baby “for Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas and Johnnie Taylor, among others. He took soul music in a new direction or with the 1969 album Hot Buttered Soul reinterpreting that included his “By the time I get to Phoenix” by Jimmy Webb and Walk on By “by Bacharach and David. The impact of music matched only by the visual impact of the cover, which according to his bald head Hayes, gold chains and chest unveiled.
Two years later “Theme from Shaft” exploded in the pop charts and pop R & B, bringing it in the forefront as an artist and idol.
No other music has not really signaled the end of 60 years rasunand until the 1970s than that of Isaac Hayes. Play not only brought him a Grammy award, but two Oscars for “Best Song” and “Best Column Sonora in 1972. In the same year won the Grammy for album or two Black Moses (Moses the Black). Hits continued for Hayes for years 70.
Later, his career Hayes has taken other directions. He became the voice of Nickelodeon’s Nick at Nite and later the voice of Chef in the animated series South Park.
He played a series in Soul Men with stars Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac (who died the weekend of the past).
In 2007, Hayes participated in the party celebrated its 50 years of Stax Records in Memphis, Austin and Los Angeles.
Despite health problems which have slowed in recent years, continued to make the world tour.
Came back with pride at Stax Records as an artist and as a consultant in planning reactivarii registered in 2007 by Concord Music Group. Isaac record a new album for Stax.
Concord Music Group president and CEO of the Glen Barros said:
“Isaac Hayes was an example for all that is Stax. We are all very fortunate that I worked with a visionary who changed music in a profound way and unforgettable. Talent and match the spirit and kindness. On behalf of whole families Concord / Stax express our condolences to the family, friends and fans of his world. ”
Gene Rumsey, general manager of Concord Music Group added
“Influence of constant Stax Records could not be possible without the wonderful songs of Isaac who laid the foundations for the next generation of rap, hip-hop and soul. Isaac has played an important role in the recent relaunch of Stax, once again giving evidence of creativity, inspirand a series of Stax artists. We express condolences to all the people whose lives were touched by Isaac through his career of a lifetime. ”
John Burke, Executive Vice President and creative director of the Concord Music Group stated
“Isaac had a profound impact and effect on the trademark Stax, contributing to its popularity as a writer, producer, decorator, studio musician, A & R executive and, bineninteles as the most successful artist. Cooperate closely with Isaac during the last years, I came to know the man behind the music was great and love for people. It was an extraordinary person who has used the talents to inspire some people and all life stages. I feel very privileged that I had the opportunity to work alongside this great man. “
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