News about Isaac Hayes

Richard Roundtree, the actor who helped define cinematic cool with his iconic title role in Shaft and its sequels, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. The actor, who was often referred to as 'the first black hero,' appeared in the Shaft film, but he had a number of credits under his belt. John Shaft, the writer and composer-turned-filmmaker Gordon Parks' directed filmmaker and starring Isaac Hayes' classic soundtrack, appeared in 1971.

According to the Say a Little Prayer creator, he performed more than 500 songs during his career and received six Grammy Awards. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, and scores of other songs by Oscar-winning Bacharach. Tina Brausam, the composer's publicist, announced that he died on Wednesday from natural causes. He gained a lifetime achievement award and wrote for actors including Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, and Dusty Springfield during his seven-decade career, including Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Tom Jones, and Dusty Springfield. Bacharach and lyricist Hal David wrote 39 of her chart hits. Bacharach vowed never to retire, saying that music softens the soul, makes you feel something if it's important, and brings emotion that you may not have felt before. If you have the opportunity to do something like that, it's a very useful thing.' Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Frank Sinatra, as well as more contemporary artists - the White Stripes, Twista, and Ashanti - chronicled his career. Walk On By was covered by everyone from Warwick and Isaac Hayes to the Stranglers and Cyndi Lauper, a British punk band.

Over the past year, the song has become a signature walk-out tune for Trump at his campaign-style rallies. Isaac Hayes' family became aware on Tuesday night, but they weren't concerned. The song was co-written by the respected American musical artist, who died in 2008, and David Porter co-wrote it. "Once more, Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve the usage of "I'm coming" by Sam and Dave by Donald Trump at his 2024 Presidential inauguration today,' the musician's website revealed late Tuesday night. 'We are considering several court options to avoid this unlawful use.'