Hayden (musician)

Hayden
Hayden performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest, July 2008.
Hayden performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest, July 2008.
Background information
Birth namePaul Hayden Desser
Also known asHayden Desser
Born (1971-02-12) February 12, 1971 (age 53)
OriginThornhill, Ontario, Canada
GenresIndie folk,[1] alternative country, acoustic rock, folk rock, lo-fi
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
record label owner
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, mellotron
Years active1994–present
Labels
Websitewww.wasteyourdaysaway.com

Paul Hayden Desser (born February 12, 1971),[2] who records as Hayden, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Thornhill, Ontario.[3]

His early works are a largely eclectic mix of genres from grunge to alternative country, as demonstrated by his first full album, Everything I Long For, released in 1995. Since then his work has become progressively more refined.

  1. ^ Thomas, Fred. "Hey Love – Hayden – Overview". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Biography at Billboard.com, Retrieved: December 26, 2006
  3. ^ CBC Radio 3 Podcast No. 139, Chapter 2