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Darren Stanley Hayes (born 8 May 1972) is an Australian singer, songwriter, music producer and composer. He was the singer of the pop duo Savage Garden from their 1993 establishment until their disbandment in 2001. Their 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in the United Kingdom, and No. 3 in the United States. It spawned the singles "I Want You", "To the Moon and Back", and Australian and US No. 1 hit "Truly Madly Deeply". The duo followed the success of their debut album with Affirmation (1999), which provided additional hits such as Australian and US No. 1 hit "I Knew I Loved You" and Australian No. 3 hit "The Animal Song". Hayes released his first solo album, Spin, in 2002. The album sold two million copies worldwide, debuting at No. 2 in the UK and No. 3 in Australia. It delivered the hit single "Insatiable". Hayes's other solo albums are The Tension and the Spark (2004), the double album This Delicate Thing We've Made (2007), Secret Codes and Battleships (2011), and Homosexual (2022). Hayes' memoir, Unlovable, was published in November 2024.

Quick facts about Darren Hayes

  • Full name: Darren Hayes
  • Born: 1972-05-08
  • Nationality: Australia
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q527055

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Who is Darren Hayes?

Darren Stanley Hayes (born 8 May 1972) is an Australian singer, songwriter, music producer and composer.

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Darren Hayes is Australia.

When was Darren Hayes born?

Darren Hayes was born on 1972-05-08.

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