Chris Rea was a genuinely great British singer, songwriter and guitarist, and a really lovely man to boot. If you’re driving home for Christmas, or stuck in traffic on the way to see your family, there’s a good chance you might be humming a Chris Rea song.

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.

CHRIS Rea’s immortal hit Driving Home for Christmas is a seasonal staple and one of the best-loved British festive hits of all time. The singer-songwriter sadly passed away in hospital aged

Chris Rea, the rock singer who was best known for hits including “Driving Home For Christmas” and “Fool (If You Think It’s Over),” has died following a short illness. He was 74.

Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, died at the age of 74, several years after having his pancreas removed amid a cancer battle

CHRIS Rea’s wife played a major part in his hit festive tune Driving Home For Christmas. The rock legend, who has died aged 74, was being driven back up north by childhood sweetheart Joan