The man who popularized the ‘Theme from Shaft’ was found dead by his relatives.

The definitive guitar play on the song Shaft plus his distinctive baritone voice helped make the ‘Theme from Shaft’ one of his most popular and celebrated songs.

In fact this song that was used by the movie of the same name in 1971 managed to earn the Grammy’s and the Oscars during that year. It then helped make the song one of the icons of today and his performance of the song at the Academy Awards helped make Isaac Hayes a household name.

But this song from Isaac Hayes is just one of his many songs he had written. He also wrote the soul classic ‘Hold on I’m Comin’ for Sam & Dave. This soul classic from Isaac Hayes helped introduce the era of disco and this was used by many hip-hop and R&B acts as a basis for their songs for years to come.

Isaac Hayes’ contribution to the industry isn’t limited to music. Isaac Hayes was a figure in the fashion industry as well with his gold chains. He was also the symbol of black pride and was an activist for civil rights. He also acted in many movies like ‘Tough Guys’, ‘I’m Gonna Get You Sucka’ and the ‘Hustle & Flow’.

The last movie that he completed was the movie ‘Soulmen’, a movie that also starred Samuel Jackson and Bernie Mac. For the new generation of viewers, Isaac Hayes was known as the voice behind Chef on the Comedy Central show called the ‘South Park’. Mr. Hayes quit the show in 2006 after his beliefs on Scientology were mocked by one episode of the said show.

Isaac Hayes is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rev. Al Sharpton called the singer/songwriter as a creative genius.

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