A Proto Rap and Soul star, Isaac Hayes became best known to the current generation as the voice of “Chef” from South Park.  Hayes was a lot more than Chef and Shaft and a look at his overall career would show a musician that has earned his place in Hall.

As one of the links between 50’s R&B and 60’s Soul, the Impressions were almost a pre-All Star vocal group that boasted some of the finest voices of the business.  Their blend of beautiful music and social consciousness rendered them as legends.

R&B was never more energetic than when done by Ike & Tina Turner.  Though many of their hits were covers, few would touch them after Ike & Tina got through with them.  They may be better known for Ike’s domestic violence towards Tina as opposed to the music they created.

The long running group has run the gauntlet of Gospel, Doo-Wop, R&B, Rock, Funk, Soul, Disco and everything in between.  It seems that the Isley Brothers have been around forever and by all accounts they have!  This group of talent is as respected as they have been durable.