EntertainmentAmerican1942 – 2008
Isaac Hayes
'Shaft' theme song, soul and funk music pioneer, Chef voice actor
Biography
American musician, singer, and songwriter famous for his deep, soulful voice and orchestral soul music, best known for the iconic theme song to 'Shaft' and his influential contributions to soul and funk music.
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Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1942
Died
2008
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Isacc
Hebrew origin
“A double-c variant spelling of Isaac, reflecting phonetic or stylistic preferences. This spelling variation maintains the meaning 'he laughs' while creating a visually distinctive form that may appeal to parents seeking a familiar name with slight personalization.”