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Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs

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.

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Chris Rea dies aged 74: Tributes paid to 'Driving Home For Christmas' star

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Chris Rea, ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer, dies at 74

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Chris Rea 'never forgot his Teesside roots'

Singer and guitarist Chris Rea never forgot his Teesside routes, according to those who knew and met him.

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Chris Rea was third of his siblings to die in three months as family share 'gut-wrenching pain'

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Chris Rea's family joy shortly before triple tragedy and his heartbreaking death

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Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea dies aged 74

As well as his much-loved festive hit, Rea had success in the late 1970s and 1980s with Fool (If You Think It's Over), Let's Dance and The Road To Hell

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Triple tragedy for Chris Rea’s family as Driving Home for Christmas star is 3rd of his siblings to die in just 3 months

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Bob Mortimer pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ friend and ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer Chris Rea

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Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', dies at 74

Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit "Driving Home For Christmas", has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday. Hailing from Middlesbrough,

Chris Rea, 'Fool' and 'Driving Home for Christmas' singer, dies at 74

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

Chris Rea Pancreatic Cancer: Early Warning Signs of the Deadly Disease You Should Never Ignore

Chris Rea battled pancreatic cancer for decades after being diagnosed at just 33 and undergoing pancreas removal in 2001. Doctors warn that the disease often shows vague or no early symptoms, such as fatigue or fever.

Chris Rea's Life and Legacy: Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family, and How He Made His Fortune

Chris Rea, famed for 'Driving Home for Christmas,' died at 74 on Dec 22, 2025. Fans mourn his legacy, 40M albums sold, enduring blues sound, family devotion, and a career shaped by resilience.

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Chris Rea returned to blues roots after career at top in 1980s

Singer-songwriter Chris Rea found fame in the late 1970s and 80s with huge hits such as Driving Home For Christmas, Fool (If You Think It’s Over) and Let’s Dance.