Darren Hayes
Darren Hayes is a musician best known for being the singer in Savage Garden. He grew up in an abusive household and has spoken openly about his struggles with mental illness.
Rock Singer
May 8, 1972
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Darren Hayes, an Australian singer-songwriter, rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of the pop duo Savage Garden, known for hits such as “Truly Madly Deeply” and “I Knew I Loved You”. After the duo disbanded, Hayes embarked on a successful solo career, releasing albums like “Spin” and “The Tension and the Spark”. In addition to his music, he has been involved in philanthropy and advocacy work for the LGBTQ+ community, authored the book “Weirdo Superhero”, and contributed to the musical “Romeo & Juliet: The Musical”. Hayes has openly discussed his experiences growing up in an abusive household and his ongoing battle with mental illness.