The rock and blues singer, Chris Rea spent countless hours on the road, and his love of cars and driving was the inspiration behind many of his songs. He recorded 25 solo albums, two of which topped ...

While his voice carried the weight of the road and his guitar favored restraint over flash, Chris Rea built a body of work defined by atmosphere, honesty and quiet endurance that continues to resonate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rea: a throaty rasp - Richard Ecclestone/Redferns Chris Rea, the singer, songwriter and guitarist who has died aged 74, rose to ...

A blues-influenced guitarist, he built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with soft-rock ballads like “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over).” By Sopan Deb Chris Rea, a ...