Despite his knack for slick pop, the principled and passionate Chris Rea never took the easy road
Chris Rea resisted commercial pop stardom, rejecting industry expectations, and embraced the blues after a life-threatening illness reshaped his musical priorities.
Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74
Chris Rea, British singer-songwriter, died aged 74 after a short illness, leaving a catalogue including Driving Home for Christmas and The Road to Hell.
