Donald Pleasence
British actor (1919-1995)
Chris Isaak is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor, known for his reverb-laden rockabilly sound and hit songs like “Wicked Game.” With a career spanning four decades, he has released 13 studio albums and acted in several films and TV shows, often collaborating with director David Lynch.
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About the Chris Isaak
Christopher Joseph Isaakis an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional actor. Noted for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style and wide vocal range, he is popularly known for his breakthrough hit and signature song “Wicked Game”; as well as international hits such as “Blue Hotel”, “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing”, and “Somebody’s Crying”.
With a career spanning four decades, Isaak has released a total of 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.
Isaak is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films. As an actor, he played supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing You Do! and Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and starred in two television series: the sitcom The Chris Isaak Show and the talk show The Chris Isaak Hour.
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Chris Isaak is known for his reverb-laden rockabilly revivalist style, wide vocal range, and hit songs like ‘Wicked Game’, ‘Blue Hotel’, ‘Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing’, and ‘Somebody’s Crying’.
Chris Isaak has released a total of 13 studio albums over his career spanning four decades.
Chris Isaak is closely associated with film director David Lynch, who has used his music in numerous films.
As an actor, Chris Isaak has played supporting roles and bit parts in films such as Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, Little Buddha, That Thing You Do!, and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and he has also starred in two television series: the sitcom The Chris Isaak Show and the talk show The Chris Isaak Hour.
Chris Isaak’s sound and image are often compared to those of Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and Duane Eddy.
4 Quotes by Chris Isaak
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The things that got me through grade school are helping me out later in life. It’s like, I show up on time. If you buy a ticket to one of my shows, I’ll show up. I’ll be there. And if it says 10:00, I’ll be on stage at 10:00.
Chris IsaakAmerican rock musician
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One thing, when you’re an actor, you finish something and then you have to worry about what the next gig is. When you’re a musician, you can always write your own stuff, and I’m working on new stuff for a new album right now.
Chris IsaakAmerican rock musician
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I talk to people who are musicians, and they go, Oh this is hell. And I go, Are you kidding me? You never put tar paper on a roof, did ya?
Chris IsaakAmerican rock musician
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I think I’m in a really nice position, where I’m sure I could do another show if I wanted to do one, but right now the main thing in my mind is writing songs.
Chris IsaakAmerican rock musician