Rnz: Music 101

Legendary US singer, songwriter Chris Isaak chats, strums, and serenades Charlotte Ryan ahead of his New Zealand show. Over his 40 year career he's written 13 critically acclaimed studio albums and created music for multiple film soundtracks including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet. Chris Isaak talks to Music 101 about the enduring influence of Roy Orbison and how he creates his classic sound, even when writing new music. Chris Isaak plays the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on Monday April 22 and Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday April 24.