A former presenter has recalled Chris Rea asking for his song to be played on radio before he signed a recording contract.

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

British singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74. His death was announced by his family in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec ...

A blues-influenced guitarist, he built a lasting career, particularly in Europe, with soft-rock ballads like “Driving Home ...

Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his family said ...

Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit "Driving Home For Christmas", has died ...

Chris Rea, the rock singer who was best known for hits including “Driving Home For Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s ...

Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance." ...

LONDON -- Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving Home for Christmas,” has died at 74, his ...

The prolific slide guitar player had two chart-topping albums in his native England and was nominated for a best new artist ...

The rock and blues singer, Chris Rea spent countless hours on the road, and his love of cars and driving was the inspiration ...