Christopher Anton Rea

The original hoarse timbre accompanied by soft guitar overflows is the signature sound of the British singer Chris Rea, whose blues compositions drove music lovers crazy in the late 80s. "Josephine", "Julia", "Let's Dance" and "Road To Hell" - these and other hits are remembered by more than one generation, and records with these singles were sold in millions of copies. For a long time, the singer had to fight a serious illness, but he returned to the stage after a break to please fans again.

The musician was born on March 4, 1951 in Middlesbrough, UK. Chris's childhood years could only be envied: still, growing up in an ice cream maker's family in a big fun company of brothers and sisters.

The head of the family, Camillo Ri, had an ice cream business with a chain of stores. At one time he immigrated to England from Italy, Winifred Slee, an Irish national, became his wife. And soon the couple turned into a large family. Chris's two brothers are named Nick and Mike, and his four sisters are Catherine, Geraldine, Paula and Camilla.

Chris grew up as a creative child, already as a teenager, he realized that he wanted to become a journalist. After high school, he entered the journalism department of St. Mary's College at the Catholic Boys' School in Middlesbrough. But the joy was short-lived. In the 1st year, the young man was kicked out for a conflict with a teacher. The guy, realizing that every time his own opinion would have to be defended with difficulty, did not try to return and began to help his father in the family business.

One day the guy heard the record of the famous American rock musician Joe Walsh. And this determined his further fate and biography. Chris desperately wanted to pick up a guitar and create this incredible music. So a 19-year-old boy began to learn instrumental playing.

And after 2 years he was taken to the local group Magdalen, which later changed its name to Beautiful Losers. Despite the fact that the band played decent rock, the labels were in no hurry to sign contracts with the musicians. There was no sense in waiting for success, and Chris Rea went on a solo voyage.

In 1976, the performer signed a contract with Magnet Records, and in 1978 he released his debut album Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? Under the pseudonym Benny Santini, the first producer of Chris - Gus Dajn, known for his collaboration with Elton John, planned to promote a new ward, but Ree wanted to perform under his own name, simply shortening the name Christopher to the usual Chris.

The success of the first album brought the composition "Fool If You Think It Over", which entered the British Top 30, and in the United States, the single soared to 12th place in the charts and was even nominated for a Grammy as "Song of the Year". The success, however, was short-lived. Soon a lingering black streak began in the singer's work. The second, third, fourth albums were like “blank cartridges”: not a single hit or a little bit popular song.

The label was already ready to say goodbye to the musician, when suddenly the fifth album "Water Sign" (actually these are raw recordings), released in 1983, became popular in Europe thanks to the single "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat". About 500 thousand copies were sold in just a few months.

In 1985, with the rotation of the new songs "Stainsby Girls" and "Josephine" from the album "Shamrock Diaries," Chris was back on the wave of popularity. The listener finally appreciated his musical creativity - the warmth of the lyrics, a hoarse voice, soft guitar sound in rock ballads and blues and soft rock compositions. The Briton made serious competition to the then popular American stars - Billy Joel, Rod Stewart and Bruce Springsteen.

The 1989 single "The Road To Hell", included in the album of the same name, made Chris Rea a megastar and brought him a fortune - only in Britain the disc became platinum several times. The already eventful life of a musician turned into a continuous drive - endless tours, performances, concerts, recordings, shooting clips.

The singer has traveled almost all over the world, visited the Soviet Union, with which he was associated with the song "Gonna Buy A Hat", written back in 1986 and dedicated to Mikhail Gorbachev.

The 90s also began with success for the Briton. His discography was replenished with a new successful album "Auberge" (1991). Fans are eagerly awaiting new compositions by the performer, anticipating the next hits. And with the light hand of the musician, “Red Shoes”, “Looking For The Summer” and other hits appear in the rocker's signature presentation, so beloved by millions.

However, despite the recognition, the artist wants creative renewal, changes that would bring his work to a new level. And Chris Rea decided to experiment - recording an album with a symphony orchestra. The 1996 record turned out to be a failure, in addition, the musician began to experience health problems. But in between treatments it continues to work. In 1998 the album "The Blue Cafe" was released, well received by fans and critics.

In the late 90s - early 2000s, a new time came, fashionable electronic music ruled the ball. But Chris Rea managed to "get into the stream", and the next albums "The Road to Hell: Part 2", "King Of The Beach" with a new blues sound became a vivid example of the fact that you can change yourself without changing yourself.

During this period, the singer was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, followed by a series of complex operations, but the support of the family performed a miracle - Chris Rea recovered and was able to return to creativity - touring and recording albums.

Until 2017, the musician released 7-8 more albums, one of which was "Blue Guitars" - a mega-album of 11 discs.

The personal life of rock performers is usually rich and varied. But Chris Rea is the exception to the rule. At the age of 16, he met his fate - Joan Leslie and immediately fell in love. Later, having become adults, the young people got married.

His wife gave Chris charming daughters - the eldest Josephine and the younger Julia. Joan could have become a glamorous housewife, but she worked as an art critic all her life and still teaches at a college in London. The musician is so attached to his family that he set a condition for the organizers: he works at concerts for 3 days, and then flies home for the weekend.

In December 2017, Chris Rea collapsed at a concert in Oxford while performing. The musician was hospitalized.

Since then, there has been no official news about the singer's condition. But the official website has a tour schedule until the end of 2018.

1978 - "Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?" 1983 - "Water Sign" 1985 - "Shamrock Diaries" 1987 - "Dancing with Strangers" 1989 - "The Road to Hell" 1991 - "Auberge" 1992 - "God's Great Banana Skin" 1998 - "The Blue Cafe" 1999 - " The Road to Hell: Part 2 "2000 -" King of the Beach "2002 -" Dancing Down the Stony Road "2005 -" Blue Guitars "2008 -" The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Blue Notes "2011 -" Santo Spirito Blues " 2017 - "Road Songs for Lovers"

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