About Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records in the 1960s, serving as an in-house songwriter with his partner David Porter, as well as a session musician and record producer. Hayes and Porter were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of writing scores of songs for themselves, the duo Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, and others. In 2002, Hayes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Awards & Honors
Academy Award for Best Original Song
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score
Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella
Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
IAS Freedom Medal
