Sunday, August 10, 2008

R.I.P.: Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac

Two legends died this weekend: the incomparable Isaac Hayes and the very funny Bernie Mac. Hayes was known to us old folks as singer of "Shaft" and writer of such great soul songs as, "Hold On, I'm Coming," by Sam and Dave. The younger generation knew him as the voice of "Chef" from South Park.

Bernie Mac was a stand up comic before having his own sitcom, "The Bernie Mac Show," and starred in such films as, "Ocean's Eleven," and "Guess Who?" Both men had recently finished filming "Soul Men," with Samuel L. Jackson. (Think Jackson is starting to worry since his two co-stars died within 24 hours of each other?)

Anyway, here's a little something from Isaac Hayes:


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