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Soul King Isaac Hayes Dead at 65
Venerable soul king Isaac Hayes died Sunday, August 10 in his Memphis, Tennessee home. He was 65 years old. In the late ’60s and early ’70s, Hayes’s inimitable baritone, honey-buttered delivery and recital segues helped define deep soul and laid the foundation for multiple styles, including disco and rap. In 1964, the Stax record label hired the young Isaac Hayes as a backing musician for legends including…
From News, posted 8.11.08
BMI Hosts Luncheon for Isaac Hayes and David Porter
BMI presented a special luncheon at the Conclave’s annual Learning Conference, held June 28 in Minneapolis, in honor of award-winning BMI songwriters Isaac Hayes and David Porter. The duo, who together penned most of their hits at the Stax label in the ’60s, including such classics as "Soul Man" and "Hold On! I'm Coming," and who also wrote material for Carla…
From News, posted 7.15.08
‘Grammys on the Hill’ Highlights Recording Arts Day
BMI partnered with the Recording Academy in presenting "Grammys on the Hill" at a gala ceremony held at the legendary Willard Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., just steps from the White House. The agenda: recognize the contributions of members of Congress -- on both sides of the aisle -- who have championed the issues of America's songwriters, composers, recording artists and music professionals.
From News, posted 9.08.06
Recording Academy Honors Shine on Memphis Stars
BMI legendary producing and songwriting team Isaac Hayes and David Porter were among the recipients of the recent Recording Academy Honors presented by the Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. Co-sponsored by BMI, the gala awards celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community.
From News, posted 11.08.05
Song Hall Inducts Class of 2005
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman were among those inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization's 36th annual induction and awards dinner held June 9 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
From News, posted 6.09.05
Win Tickets to the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Show!
BMI songwriters who sign up for membership in the National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame between now and May 20, 2005 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to this year's SHOF induction ceremony, to be held June 9 at New York's Marriott Marquis. BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes,
From News, posted 4.13.05
Songwriters Hall of Fame to Induct Cropper, Hayes, Porter and Sherman Bros.
BMI songwriters Steve Cropper, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, and Richard and Robert Sherman are among those who will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization, which is dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, will host its 36th annual induction and awards dinner Thursday, June 9, at…
From News, posted 2.28.05
Isaac Hayes Keeps On Cookin’
If he'd never done anything other than record "Theme from Shaft," Isaac Hayes would probably still be an icon. By the time his shaven head, omnipresent shades, copious gold chains and cool, unsmiling visage made him one of the most identifiable public figures of the 1970s, Hayes was already a seminal force in American rhythm & blues. And over the course of an almost-40-year career, the multitalented…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.02
R&B Foundation Pioneer Awards 1999
John Lee Hooker Johnny Adams Mickey Baker {SIAE] Brenda Holloway Barbara Lewis Barbara Lynn Garnett Mimms Joe Simon Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles Manhattans Isaac Hayes & David Porter
From News, posted 1.01.99
BMI Film/TV Awards: 1998
Richard Kirk Award Alan Menken BMI Film Music Awards Tomorrow Never Dies- David Arnold Teddy Castellucci- The Wedding Singer Randy Edelman- Anaconda Danny Elfman- Men In Black Good Will Hunting Flubber John Frizell- Beavis & Butt-Head Do America Jerry Goldsmith- Air Force One L.A. Confidential Mark Mancina-…
From News, posted 1.01.98
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