Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Christopher Joseph "Chris" Isaak (born June 26, 1956 is an American rock musician and occasional actor. Isaak was born in Stockton, California, the son of Dorothy (n e Vignolo), a potato chip factory worker, and Joe Isaak, a forklift driver. Isaak's mother is Italian American, originating from Genoa. Isaak has two older brothers, Nicky and Jeff. Isaak signed a contract to Warner Bros. Records in 1984 for his first album Silvertone. The tracks "Gone Ridin'" and "Livin' for Your Lover," from this album, were featured in David Lynch's cult classic Blue Velvet. Isaak's second self-titled album Chris Isaak was photographed by fashion photographer Bruce Weber. Isaak's contract was renewed in 1988 when Warner Bros. moved him to their Reprise Records label.