Chris Isaak is a popular American actor and musician who has realized his own rock and roll ambitions.
Many call him the successor of the famous Elvis. But what is he really, and how did he achieve fame?
The childhood and youth of the artist Chris Isaak
Chris is from California. It was in this American state that he was born on June 26, 1956 in the small town of Stockton.
He became a member of a middle-income family. Parents very rarely could afford substantial and expensive purchases.
Their main pride was a collection of albums of famous artists of the 1940s. Since childhood, Chris listened to hits by Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby.
Growing up, Chris Isaac entered Stockton University for higher education. Then he was sent for an internship in Japan.
As the performer himself said, from an early age he realized that it was music that was his vocation. He tried himself as a boxer, guide, and also composed romantic ballads, performed with a guitar.
By the way, in one of the boxing matches, Chris received a nose injury, followed by surgery. But this was on the positive side of his appearance.
He became quite popular among the opposite sex, and, in addition to his appearance, conquered many girls with a sweet voice, performing compositions of his own composition.
Chris Isaak's path in music
The beginning of a career happened at the moment when the Silvertone group was created. Young performers masterfully mastered many instruments, and this is what attracted the audience.
At the same time, all members of the team were able to find mutual understanding and avoid disagreements, which in 1985 led to the conclusion of a contract with the Warner Brothers concern and the release of the first disc, but the album was not successful.
Critics spoke negatively about Isaac and said that he was trying to imitate his predecessors, performing in the same genre.
Soon the group created a second album, which turned out to be more successful and entered the top 200. One of the compositions of Blue Hotel became incredibly popular both in the USA and in European countries.
In 1989, another disc, Heart Shaped World, was released, which elevated the band to the pinnacle of fame. The number of sales reached incredible levels, and the circulation of the disc exceeded 2 million copies.
Despite the huge success, the label decided not to continue working with Chris and his team, citing lack of commercial returns.
Isaac did not have to grieve, because soon his song Wickedgame attracted David Lynch, and he made it the soundtrack to the film Wild at Heart.
Many compared Chris with the legendary Elvis both in terms of behavior and performance of compositions. But this only increased his popularity.
He wore bright costumes and performed well-known compositions, which won the hearts of the female audience.
And when in 1991 his photograph appeared on the cover of popular glossies, he was very popular. His records were sold out at a rapid pace, and directors began to invite him to shoot in films.
Actor career
For the first time on the screens, Chris appeared on The Johnny Carson Show as a guest. Then he worked in the series "Rage", "Disabled", etc. At the same time, he played both himself and other characters.
There was also a full-length film "Married to the Mafia." After that, Isaac was invited to shoot in the film The Silence of the Lambs.
And the audience spoke with surprise about the acting of the performer. He was able to prove that he is not only an excellent singer, but also looks worthy in the frame, perfectly getting used to the roles offered to him. For some time, even Chris' own show came out on TV.
The personal life of an artist
The performer devotes considerable time to creativity, trying to realize his own potential in all available directions.
The musician has two brothers Jeff and Nick. He meets with them on a regular basis, shares his own emotions and successes, and listens to all the details of their lives.
But on the personal front, Chris seems to have a relationship that did not work out. After all, in social networks there is no information about the spouse and children. It is only known that in his youth, the performer was incredibly in love with a beautiful girl.
She reciprocated, and the couple began to live together. Soon the wedding was to take place, but unexpectedly the chosen one of the musician fell ill with a fatal illness and died within a few months.
Perhaps it was this tragedy that affected Isaac, and he no longer dared to let the representatives of the opposite sex into his own life.
What is the artist doing now?
When Chris has a free moment, he draws comics and devotes time to animation. The musician also loves to surf.
In addition, he continues to perform on stage, trying to realize himself as a composer and director. He does not want to leave television and often becomes a guest in popular projects.
Chris also tries himself as a producer. As in his youth, he does not change the chosen style, writes music that is familiar to everyone, and it is to her that all new generations are attracted, introducing them to the rock and roll style!
