Chris Rea ... Christopher Anton Rea[1] (/ ˈriːə / REE-ə; 4 March 1951 – 22 December 2025) was an English rock and blues singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He was known for …

Dec 22, 2025 · Chris Rea, a versatile British singer-songwriter whose hits included the sentimental ballad “Driving Home for Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over),” died on …

Dec 22, 2025 · Singer Chris Rea, widely known for the festive hit Driving Home for Christmas, has died aged 74, his family confirmed today.

Dec 22, 2025 · Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, whose distinctive gravelly voice and slide guitar artistry brought us enduring hits like 'Driving Home For Christmas', 'Fool (If You Think It’s …

Dec 22, 2025 · Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter best known for the hit "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at the age of 74, his family announced on Monday.

Dec 22, 2025 · Identifiable by his growling vocal style and fondness for playing bluesy slide guitar, Chris Rea, who has died aged 74, proved that it was possible to become a big-selling …

Dec 22, 2025 · Chris Rea, the British blues-rock singer known for hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," "Let's Dance" and the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died.

Dec 31, 2025 · When Chris Rea died on December 22, 2025, many of the obituaries focussed on his festive 1986 hit Driving Home For Christmas. But the Middlesbrough-born singer and …

Dec 23, 2025 · British blues rocker Chris Rea, known for his 1978 soft rock hit, “Fool (If You Think It’s Over),” and the beloved holiday classic “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at the age …

Dec 22, 2025 · 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, …