The late musician bristled against his record companies, his producers and fame itself – but that friction ignited both his AOR hits and his raw, spirited take on the blues
The late musician bristled against his record companies, his producers and fame itself – but that friction ignited both his AOR hits and his raw, spirited take on the blues
Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74
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Comment: Driving Home for Christmas captures the season’s true spirit
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By rejecting the bombast of 80s pop, the late singer-songwriter’s track has endured, and thereby perfectly captures the nostalgic…
Singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for his enduring hit Driving Home for Christmas
The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.
Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.
The singer-songwriter 'passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness,' his family said in a press…
British singer Chris Rea, known for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' dies at 74
