Chris Rea

Chris Rea (1951–2025) was a British singer-songwriter, singer and musician.

Also recorded as Christopher Anton Rea; Christopher Rea; Benny Santini.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Christopher Anton Rea.

Born at Middlesbrough in 1951, died at London in 2025.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music, rock music and blues. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rock music, blues, soft rock and pop rock.

Membership is recorded of Willie and the Poor Boys.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Chris Rea”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q262314: Chris Rea
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