MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT July 17th 2006 On June 19th 2006 Darren married his boyfriend of two years, Richard Cullen, in a Civil Partnership ceremony in Londob. Full Name: Darren Stanley Hayes Nickname: Daz [ he does not like it ! ] Date Of Birth: May 8 1972 Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia Lives in: Sausalito, San Fransisco USA Hair Colour: Blonde (naturally) Eyes: Blue Star Sign: Taurus Chinese sign: Rat Favourite Author: Anne Rice Favourite Movies: Star Wars Trilogy Pet: Wally    DARREN HAYES • Darren is the youngest of 3 children, a Brother Peter and a sister, Tracey. • Parents: June and Robert Hayes • Darren went to Mable Parks Infants School, then Mable Parks High School, and later Kelvin Grove University • Darren studied for a degree in teaching. • Darren married Colby Taylor. The marriage lasted 5 years. • Darren married Richard Cullen on June 19th 2006 Darren Hayes became part of Savage Garden when he answered an ad in a newspaper and auditioned with a band Daniel Jones was in. The band was first called "Red Edge". At some point the band was called "Crush". Their huge hit "Truly Madly Deeply" was originally called "Magical Kisses". The pop duo beacame a Trans-Atlantic hit, going Platinum. After thieir 2nd album "Affirmation", Darren and Daniel split and Darren released his solo debut "Spin". Darren released his second Solo Album "The Tension And The Spark" in 2004