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Christopher Anton Rea (/ ˈ r iː ə / REE-ə; born 4 March 1951) is an English rock and blues singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough.Known for his distinctive voice and his slide guitar playing, Rea has recorded twenty five solo albums, two of which topped the UK Albums Chart, The Road to Hell in 1989 and its successor, Auberge, in 1991.
Oct 3, 2017 · How Chris Rea became rock's ultimate survivor. From industry sharks to cancer and strokes, nothing can sink Chris Rea. Rock’s great survivor looks on the bright side of life. Few experiences in life are more humiliating than spluttering up the driveway of Chris Rea’s country pile in a decrepit Seat Altea. The veteran bluesman’s home is a ...
Dec 1, 2015 · Classic Rock. An Interview With The Straight-Talking, No-F**ks-Given Chris Rea. By Henry Yates. ( Classic Rock ) published 1 December 2015. In a world of punch-pullers and sleeve-mumblers, Chris Rea is an interviewee who tells it straight. The Blues met the world’s most reluctant rock star to hear about his long-standing illness, the “c*nts ...
Rea readily admits that he would have been happier being known as a guitar player in a band that had another singer, but as he says: “The voice got in the way. The whole thing with the voice happened with my first band, the Beautiful Losers. We had a singer and I just used to write the material and play slide guitar – Lowell George was god.
Christopher Anton Rea is an English rock and blues singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough. Known for his distinctive voice and his slide guitar playing, Rea has recorded twenty five solo albums, two of which topped the UK Albums Chart, The Road to Hell in 1989 and its successor, Auberge, in 1991. He had already become "a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10" with ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Chris Rea: The Iconic Singer-Songwriter’s Life, Career, and Achievements Who is Chris Rea? Chris Rea is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on March 4, 1951, in Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire. His music is a blend of blues, rock, and soul, with a distinct voice that captivates audiences worldwide. Age and Relationships Chris Rea … Chris Rea Facts Read More »
Dec 15, 2023 · Chris Rea first wrote the song in 1978, 10 years before he released it. He needed to get home to Middlesbrough from London's Abbey Road Studios. His wife had come down to drive him home in her Austin Mini to save money, as it was cheaper to drive than travel by train, and his record company was not willing to pay for the rail ticket.
