A statement from his wife and two children says he "passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short ...

Chris Rea, the British blues-rock singer known for the holiday classic "Driving Home for Christmas," has died at age 74.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chris Rea arrives at a Kate Bush concert at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on Aug. 27, 2014. Chris Rea, the British blues-rock ...

Chris Rea, the musician behind the classic hits “Driving Home for Christmas” and “The Road to Hell,” has died. He was 74. Rea died following a short illness, his family announced in an Instagram post ...

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A Teesside broadcaster who was 'privileged' to interview Teesside music legend Chris Rea has told of his early days and how 'the music always came first'. Paul 'Goffy' Gough has paid tribute to the ...

Comedian Bob Mortimer has paid tribute to 'brilliant, funny giant of a bloke' Chris Rea as he recalled his legendary 'egg in a bath' story to the delight of fans. The singer, whose track Driving Home ...

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Chris Rea was massive in the late-80s and early-90s, often pigeonholed as the kind of musician enjoyed by people who couldn’t ...

Chris Rea was massive in the late-80s and early-90s, often pigeonholed as the kind of musician enjoyed by people who couldn’t ...

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. "It is with immense sadness that we announce ...