Liam Hayes

Liam Hayes, professionally known as Plush since 1992 is an American songwriter and performer, originally from Chicago, Illinois, United States.

His discography includes three critically acclaimed records: More You Becomes You (1998), Fed (2002), and Bright Penny (2009). In 2000, Hayes appeared as himself performing "Soaring and Boring" in the film High Fidelity.

Early recording years, More You Becomes You (1994-1998)

Between 1994 and 1998 Liam Hayes recorded and released two singles, 1994's debut single "Found A Little Baby", and 1997's "No Education". 1998 saw the release of Hayes' debut solo album, More You Becomes You.

Fed (1999-2002)

After the release of More You Becomes You, Hayes began writing and collecting songs for his second studio album. The album combined rock arrangements with big band instrumentation and full string sections. The end result was Fed, which was released in 2002.

Bright Penny (2005-2009)

Around 2005, Hayes began to work on his third proper studio album. The sessions were spread between L.A., New York, Michigan, and Chicago and involved numerous musicians including Brian Wilson's rhythm section and legendary Chicago Blues and Jazz drummer Morris Jennings. Almost a year to the day of the belated UK release of Plush’s Fed, Broken Horse Records announced the release of its follow up album, Bright Penny.

Liam Hayes (hurler)

Liam Hayes (born 1974) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-back for the Cork intermediate team.

Born in Dromina, County Cork, Hayes first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-four when he first linked up with the Cork intermediate team. Although he never played senior hurling for Cork, Hayes won two All-Ireland medals and three Munster medal in the intermediate grade.

At club level Hayes is a one-time championship medallist with Avondhu. He also won a championship medal in the junior grade with Dromina.

In retirement from playing Hayes has become involved in team management and coaching. As manager of the Cork intermediate team he guided them to All-Ireland and Munster titles. Hayes later served as a selector with the Cork under-21 team.

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Liam Hayes (Gaelic footballer)

Liam Hayes is an Irish retired sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Skryne and was a member of the Meath senior inter-county team in the 1980s and 1990s.

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