30 Years Ago: Chris Isaak Keeps His Cool on Self-Titled Second Album30 Years Ago: Chris Isaak Keeps His Cool on Self-Titled Second AlbumChris Isaak preserved his smoky, retro-modern sound on his self-titled second album, released in December 1986.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Chris Isaak Cancels Entire Tour Due to IllnessChris Isaak Cancels Entire Tour Due to IllnessA bout with pneumonia has taken Chris Isaak off the road for the rest of 2016. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Chris Isaak Took a Vacation on ‘Baja Sessions’When Chris Isaak Took a Vacation on ‘Baja Sessions’A surfing trip down to Mexico inspired the feel of Chris Isaak's 'Baja Sessions.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
James Hetfield Wanted to Sing Like Chris Isaak on Metallica’s Black AlbumJames Hetfield Wanted to Sing Like Chris Isaak on Metallica’s Black AlbumMany Metallica fans were surprised by the sonic overhaul the band gave itself for 1991's self-titled Black Album, but according to the record's producer, Bob Rock, in some ways, the end result only hinted at some surprising influences.Jeff GilesJeff Giles