Darren Hayes ran afoul with a critical fan for acting too young and gay for his age over the weekend. In short order, the crooner read the fan for filth.Hayes, 49, first hit the big time as half of the singing duo Savage Garden in the 1990s.
Originally from Australia, the group managed to find success in the United States with their songs “I Want You,” “Truly Madly Deeply,” and “To the Moon and Back.”The group split in 2002; in 2005, Hayes launched a successful solo venture.
He continued to release singles and perform until 2013 when he left the music scene in favor of a stand-up comedy career.2022 has seen Hayes return to music after his long hiatus, with the release of his song “Let’s Try Being in Love” and its accompanying video starring actor Scott Evans.
The singer, who is openly gay, also used the release of the single to unveil a more flamboyant and sexualized image. His most recent song, “Do You Remember,” furthered that mission.