Thomas Emmett Hayden (born December 11 1939) is an American social and political activist and politician, most famous for his involvement in the anti-war and civil rights movements of the 1960s. He is the former husband of actress Jane Fonda and the father of actor Troy Garity.

Paul Hayden Desser (born 1971 ) who records as Hayden, is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Thornhill, Ontario .

His early works are a largely eclectic mix of genres from grunge rock to alt country, as demonstrated by his first full album, Everything I Long For, released in 1995. Since then his work has become progressively quieter and more mature. His latest release, 2008's In Field & Town, is almost exclusively slow, acoustic, and more refined.

Hayden received a B.A.A. in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University) in 1993. His father is blank">Sherwin S. Desser, a retired _University of Toronto professor of parasitology and current visual artist.

Hayden is a Toronto musician who’s been releasing records for a decade now. His international debut “ Everything I Long For ” (Hardwood/Geffen) was released in 1996 after initial attention in Canada following two cassettes and several 7-inch singles. The album’s home- recorded songs appealed to critics and fans alike, making many year-end top ten lists. Following tours of the U.S, Europe and Japan, Hayden released “ The Closer I Get ” (Geffen) in 1998… a more band-oriented affair a