Isaac Hayes, 1942-2008

By Liz | Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008

Hayes performing at Wattstax music festival in 1972, introduced by Jesse Jackson.

Hayes wanted to be a doctor, but got redirected when he won a talent contest in ninth grade by singing Nat King Cole’s “Looking Back.” –Associated Press

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