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Chris Isaak

1956 - Today

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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 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 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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Chris Isaak is the 134th most popular musician (down from 123rd in 2019), the 908th most popular biography from United States (down from 682nd in 2019) and the 41st most popular American Musician.

Chris Isaak is most famous for his music. He is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Chris Isaak ranks 134 out of 3,175. Before him are Paul Simon, Fritz Kreisler, Ziryab, Neil Young, Nick Mason, and Angus Young. After him are John Bonham, John Dowland, Pete Seeger, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Buddy Holly, and Nat King Cole.

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Among people born in 1956, Chris Isaak ranks 24. Before him are Theresa May, Dalia Grybauskaitė, Dave Murray, Carrie Fisher, Martina Navratilova, and Tsai Ing-wen. After him are Andy García, Linda Hamilton, Judith Butler, Giuseppe Tornatore, Geena Davis, and Ingemar Stenmark.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Chris Isaak ranks 908 out of 20,380. Before him are Jennifer Aniston (1969), Ron Perlman (1950), John Lewis (1940), F. Murray Abraham (1939), John Hinckley Jr. (1955), and Robert Hofstadter (1915). After him are Tippi Hedren (1930), Thomas Friedman (1953), H. H. Holmes (1861), John Huston (1906), Edward Emerson Barnard (1857), and Farrah Fawcett (1947).

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Among MUSICIANS In United States

Among musicians born in United States, Chris Isaak ranks 41. Before him are Krist Novoselic (1965), King Oliver (1881), John Coltrane (1926), Lady Gaga (1986), Cyndi Lauper (1953), and Paul Simon (1941). After him are Pete Seeger (1919), Buddy Holly (1936), Nat King Cole (1919), Glenn Miller (1904), Chet Baker (1929), and Woody Guthrie (1912).

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