Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak's music sounds eerily reminiscent of past generations and is a perfect slice of Americana. Heavily influenced by Sun Studios legends like Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash – there's no mistaking this crooners sound. Isaak's rockabilly/1950's flair is a refreshing alternative from today's mainstream electronic pop music. After studying in Japan and earning degrees in English and Communication Arts, Chris formed his first band Silvertone which later morphed into Isaak's solo group. Chris and company played the clubs of San Fransico in the early 1980's. By 1985, their sound was developed enough to grab the attention of a major record label exec.

Issak and friends worked their fingers to the bone recording two albums in three years. Their major break through came with the release of Heart Shaped World in 1989. The single Wicked Game launched to the top of the charts in England and the US. More commercial success was achieved with the release of the catchy single Baby Did A Bad Thing in 1995.

In addition to music, Chris has put together a successful acting career starring in Married To The Mob, That Thing You Do!, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, and several other motion pictures. He's been on television quite bit as well starring in the TV mini-series From The Earth To The Moon, and also appearing on Friends and The Tonight Show.

The Chris Isaak Show was rolled out in March of 2001. The critically acclaimed series features Chris and other members of his band caught in crazy comedic situations. Musical guests like Everclear and Greenday have also appeared on the show acting in segments and performing live songs with Chris.

Acting is an interest for Isaak, but music will always be his first love. Fans have waited nearly four years for Always Got Tonight (scheduled for release Feb. 12th). This CD is a return to the more joyful and skittish melodies of his mid 80's album Silvertone. Chris' voice gently flows through new songs like "One Day" and "Worked It Out The Wrong Way". But this CD also shifts into unexplored territory with the rocked out 60's sounds of songs like "American Boy" and "Notice The Ring". A tour in support of the new album is planned after filming for this season of The Chris Isaak Show is completed.