We interrogated ex Savage Garden singer Darren
Hayes about his idols, influences and going it alone...
What was the first recored you bought?
Michael Jackson's Thriller.
What do you miss about Savage Garden?
I don't miss anything. I just have amazing memories. Breaking from Savage Garden was a
natural progression.
And how is it going solo?
Hard work, but ten times more fulfiling
Do you get competitive about your place in the charts?
I don't think about it - I'm one of a kind!
Who's your ultimate idol?
My sister - she is the strongest person I've ever met.
Who are your main musical influences?
I love all kind of singers from Michael Jackson to Marvin Gaye.
What kind of person are you?
Loyal, passionate and stubborn.
What do you really like about yourself?
I'm really proud of my work ethic. I work hard and am very committed to my music. I feel
unleashed with my solo stuff.
What's the most romantic thing you've ever done?
It would spoil it if I told you.
What's the worst thing abotu being famous?
People always want more.
What's been your lowest point?
I have them more than you know, but you just move on...
Darren's latest single Crush is out 27 January
|