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Also Known As	Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
Born	August 20, 1942 • Tennessee
Died	August 10, 2008 (aged 65) • Tennessee
Awards And Honors	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2002) • Academy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1971)
Notable Works	“Theme from Shaft”

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