Hayes was a longtime songwriter and arranger for Stax Records in Memphis, playing in the studio's backup band and crafting tunes for artists such as Otis Redding and Sam and Dave in the 1960s. In the 70's he would be remembered in pop culture by providing the music for the film and character "Shaft." The last decade brought Hayes a new audience as the voice of Chef on the animated television series Southpark.
On August 10, he was found at his Memphis home by his wife. He was 65.
You damn right!
Read the Time Magazine story
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