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Hayden (musician)
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Paul Hayden Desser (born February 12, 1971),[2] who records as Hayden, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Thornhill, Ontario.[3]
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![]() Hayden performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest, July 2008. | |
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Birth name | Paul Hayden Desser |
Also known as | Hayden Desser |
Born | (1971-02-12) February 12, 1971 (age 53) |
Origin | Thornhill, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Indie 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 active | 1994–present |
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Website | www |
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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.