Isaac Hayes: Awards and achievements
1965-'69: Collaborates with David Porter to write hits for Stax Records artists that include "B-A-B-Y" by Carla Thomas, "I Had a Dream" by Johnnie Taylor, "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)" by Mable John and "You Don't Know Like I Know," "Hold On, I'm Comin'," "Soul Man" and "I Thank You" by Sam & Dave.
1969: Second studio album, Hot Buttered Soul, enters the Billboard pop album charts, peaking at No. 8.
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1969: Hayes gets his first single on the charts as a solo artist with "Walk On By" b/w "By the Time I Get to Phoenix."
1971: "Theme from Shaft" reaches No. 1 as a single and Shaft, the soundtrack album, also hits No. 1.
1971: The double album Black Moses is released, introducing Hayes' memorable persona and winning a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
1972: "Theme from Shaft" wins an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song also wins two Grammys, a Golden Globe award and the NAACP Image Award.
1973: Hayes' performance in "Wattstax" is a highlight of the concert documentary.
1974: Hayes becomes part owner of the city's first professional hoops franchise, the ill-fated ABA (American Basketball Association) team, the Memphis Tams.
1992: The country of Ghana crowns Hayes a king for his humanitarian work.
1997-2006: Lends his voice to the smooth-talking, sweet-love-making Chef on "South Park."
2000: Hayes' book, "Cooking with Heart & Soul: Making Music in the Kitchen with Family and Friends," is published by Putnam.
2002: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 17th annual induction dinner. Alicia Keys is his presenter.
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