Chris Isaak
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Chris Isaak is an American Rock Singer who rose to fame via his debut album, Silvertone.
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[edit] About
Chris Isaak or "Christopher Joseph Isaak" in real life was born on June 26, 1956 at Stockton, California to "Dorothy Isaak", a potato chip factory worker and "Joe Isaak", a forklift driver. He was one of the valedictorians of his graduating class at Stagg High School, Stockton, California in 1974. He graduated at University of the Pacific in 1980.
From a working-class background, he earned his bachelor's degree in English literature, and then studied in Japan for a year. He worked in film studio there and boxed as a light heavyweight amateur. Sang at parties and played rockabilly and Elvis Presley tunes on his guitar.
In 1981, he formed his backup band called Silvertone with "James Calvin Wilsey" on guitar, "Kenny Dale Johnson" on drums and "Rowland Salley" on bass. He signed a recording contract under Warner Bros. in 1985 and released his debut album, Silvertone. The album features two singles, "Gone Ridin" and "Livin' for Your Lover". After two years, Chris released his self-titled album.
His next album, Heart Shaped World was released in 1989. The album features the number one hit single, "Wicked Game". The album sold over a million copies in United States alone. After its release, the singer began an acting career. He appeared a bit role on the movie "Married to The Mob". He also appeared in the movies, "A Dirty Shame" and "The Silence of The Lambs". Chris spawned more hit albums, Forever Blue in 1995, Baja Sessions in 1996 and Always Got Tonight in 2004.
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| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | US Adult Contemporary | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Don't Make Me Dream About You | 18 | 39 | - | - | Heart Shaped World |
| 1989 | Wicked Game | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | Heart Shaped World |
| 1993 | Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me | 105 | 7 | - | 11 | San Francisco Days |
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for Chris Isaak.
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1985 Warner Bros. |
 December 1, 1986 Warner Bros. |
 June 1, 1989 Reprise |
 April 13, 1993 Reprise |
 May 23, 1995 Reprise |
 October 8, 1996 Reprise |
 February 12, 2002 Reprise |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Wicked Game | Warner Bros. |
| 1991 | Don't Make Me Dream About You | Warner Bros. |
| 1991 | Blue Spanish Sky | Warner Bros. |
| 1993 | Solitary Man | Warner Bros. |
| 1993 | Two Hearts | Warner Bros. |
| 2006 | King Without A Castle | Warner Bros. |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 June 30, 1998 Reprise |
 May 9, 2000 Warner |
 October 12, 2004 Reprise |
 May 9, 2006 Reprise |
 October 24, 2007 Madacy |
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[edit] Trivia
- In 1990, Chris was named as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world by People Magazine.
- Isaak is also an amateur boxer, a former Golden Gloves champion and an avid surfer.
