Chris Rea
English male singer-songwriter and guitarist (1951–2025)
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Summary
Chris Rea was born on March 4, 1951[1], in Middlesbrough[2]. He died on December 22, 2025[3], in London[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], recording artist[7], actor[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,624 views/month, #5,707 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: guitarist[13], record producer[14], composer[15]
- Field of work: music[16], rock music[17], blues[18], singing[19], guitar performance[20], music production[21]
- Member of: Willie and the Poor Boys[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: rock music[24], blues[25], soft rock[26], pop rock[27], electric blues[28], blues rock[29]
- Record label: United Artists Records[30]
- Discography: Chris Rea discography[31]
- Commons category: Chris Rea[32]
- Voice type: baritone[33]
- Family name: Rea[34]
- Given name: Christopher[35], Anton[36]
- Official website: https://www.chrisrea.com[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Chris Rea[38]
- Described at URL: https://news.sky.com/story/singer-chris-rea-has-died-at-the-age-of-74-13486735[39], https://baike.sogou.com/v225768.htm[40]
- Instrument: guitar[41], piano[42], voice[43]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Topic has template: Template:Chris Rea[46]
- Birth name: Christopher Anton Rea[47]
- Name in native language: Chris Rea[48]
- Different from: Chris Rea[49]
Why It Matters
Chris Rea has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Chris Rea born?
Chris Rea was born in Middlesbrough[2].
Where did Chris Rea die?
Chris Rea died in London[4].
What did Chris Rea do for work?
Chris Rea worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], recording artist[7], actor[8], and musician[9].