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Isaac Hayes RIP

He had quite a ride...his music from the late-'60s/early '70s still holds up VERY well, too...
Issac, you will be missed...
--jay
 
When I first met Isaac Hayes, it was at the Wild Oats on Poplar in midtown. I was standing next to him in 1999 and asked him just what it was he was ordering( a green substance in a cup) and he turned to me and said"its organic green grass juice. Go ahead it's good for ya and will make that hangover go away real fast". I'll admit the hangover was tough but I did try it and it was very strong. But the hangover died in 20 minutes. He was a fun guy to be around and will be greatly missed.
 
This is a sad day for everyone in Memphis, and especially in Tipton County. My Grandmother and mother were related to Issac's mother, who lived in Brighton, and they plan to go back to Memphis when the funeral plans are finalized.
 
Very sad, and a shocking weekend! I've been listening to WRBO's tribute to Issac tonight. Very well done, taking listener calls.
 
The lights are now permanently dimmed at "Studio 5" in Memphis now, for certain. Whether it was at Stax or any studio he graced, Issac will always be "Hot Buttered Soul."

I knew him while the Tanner Company bought the studio and he'd drop by to give "a lick or two" for a session. He will be greatly missed, he wore the chains well back in the day, the voice was just like you heard, the man could write a chart, he could sing a song and he could play a piano, sax and knew electronics better than anyone I know.

Rest in Peace, "Black Moses."

J B
 
This is a great loss to Memphis and music the world over.

Though I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Hayes, I do have two powerful memories to share.

1. April 10, 1972 - The winning performance of "Shaft," live at the Academy Awards presentation. I've not seen lightning caught in a bottle like that on a stage since.

2. September 11, 1974 - The WFL game between the Memphis Southmen and the Birmingham Americans. It was the biggest crowd for any Memphis WFL game in the two years of the league, Memphis popped Birmingham 46 to 7 and Issac Hayes sang the National Anthem! I still get chills remembering his incredible voice booming over the Liberty Bowl and the primal roar that filled it when he finished. It really seemed like strife-torn Memphis might find peace that night. It was a moving experience.

Yes, he will be missed.
 
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