Chris Rea was massive in the late-80s and early-90s, often pigeonholed as the kind of musician enjoyed by people who couldn’t ...

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. He recorded 25 solo albums, two of which topped ...

A statement from his wife and two children says he "passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short ...

Chris Rea: "Most of the songs are different people's love stories inside cars" [Getty Images] Rock and blues singer Chris Rea spent countless hours on the road, and his love of cars and driving was ...