Chris Isaak

Also known as Christopher Joseph Isaak

American rock musician

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Works: 4

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Chris Isaak -- Forever Blue
Heart Shaped World by Chris Isaak
Heart shaped world
Baja Sessions

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Acting · Stockton, California, USA

Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. He is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game", as well as songs such as "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" and "Somebody's Crying". He is known for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range. His songs generally focus on the…

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RockNRollers — Self2016
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces — Special Agent Chester Desmond2014
Over the Garden Wall — Enoch / Additional Voices (voice)2014
Chris Isaak: Live in Concert and Greatest Hits Live Concert — Self – Vocals2012
Chris Isaak: Beyond The Sun Live — Self - Vocalist, rhythm guitar2012
Chris Isaak - San Javier 2010 — Self2010
Hot in Cleveland — Chase Jackson2010

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Christopher Joseph Isaak (born June 26, 1956) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is widely known for his breakthrough hit and signature song "Wicked Game" as well as international hits "Blue Hotel", "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing", and "Somebody's Crying".

With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released 13 studio albums, toured extensively with his band Silvertone, and received numerous award nominations. His sound and image are often compared to those of Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy.