Eddy and the Soul Band was a Dutch-based musical ensemble who were active during the 1980s. Led by Eddy Conard they had hits with their versions of Soul Cha Cha", and "Theme from Shaft". == Background == Band leader Eddy Conard is from Gary, Indiana. Growing up he was obsessed with Isaac Hayes' hit song "Theme from Shaft". It was apparently the first record he purchased. Moving to Holland he studied sociology and he became a resident there. A percussionist... [more on Wikipedia]