Chris Isaak Talks Australian Tour, Artistic Influences, and Surfing With Layne Beachley

In this episode of Triple M Nights, Chris Isaak sits down with Gleeso to delve into his eagerly anticipated Australian tour this April, sharing his excitement about returning to the Australian coastline. The renowned American musician, celebrated for his unique blend of rockabilly, blues, and surf rock, opens up about his enduring friendship with Layne Beachley and their plans to catch some waves together whilst he's in the country. Isaak, with a career spanning over three decades, reveals the secret sauce to his longevity in the music industry - a relentless passion for singing that has not waned since he was 13. The episode takes a nostalgic turn as Isaak recounts a humorous encounter with Gleeso on 'The Footy Show' in 1995, alongside a memorable anecdote about ejecting Sting from his dressing room. Listeners will get an intimate look into Isaak’s musical influences, nurtured by his parents' eclectic record collection, and how everything except the jazz records was played to its last groove. From his breakthrough album "Silvertone" to the iconic "Wicked Game" and beyond, Isaak discusses his musical journey, his Australian connection, and his unyielding love for authentic, soul-stirring music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.