RIP Chris Rea

2025-12-22 by Voivod STAFF | 10 Comments
British singer/songwriter Chris Rea has passed away at the age of 74.

According to a statement issued by his family, he "died peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by his relatives".

Born and raised from an Italian father and an Irish mother in Middlesbrough, Rea swiftly moved up the echelons of the music industry to a solo career that sold over 30 million albums.

His most know albums are The Road To Hell featuring the namesake hit single, and the followup full-length Auberge.








Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/22/chris-rea-rock-and-blues-singer-songwriter-dies-aged-74

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igi78
December 22nd 2025
22 Comments


A very bad year for music, another legend has passed away :-( R.I.P.

Voivod
Staff Reviewer
December 22nd 2025
11545 Comments


Huge RIP, his music is so cool.

zakalwe
December 22nd 2025
41973 Comments


Nope it was shit. But the bloke was a massive part of growing up.
RIP

DoofDoof
December 22nd 2025
17323 Comments


His music was referred to as 'dire Rea' in our household back in the day but as you said, still a nostalgia legend.

arthropod
December 22nd 2025
2093 Comments


Died peacefully, that's good. I've been hearing his works on the radio since... always, I think. Blue Cafe, Looking for the Summer and Driving Home for Christmas are eternally great listens.

Sevengill
December 23rd 2025
13124 Comments


aw man, Road to Hell 1+2 is in my road trip playlist and it's always a jam. RIP.

Donchivo
December 23rd 2025
2246 Comments


This ain't no technological breakdown...

Voivod
Staff Reviewer
December 23rd 2025
11545 Comments


Informative obituary

https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/chris-rea-1951-2025/

Grungil
December 23rd 2025
668 Comments


RIP Chris. Go away 2025.

Tunaboy45
December 26th 2025
18954 Comments


UTB, rest in peace Chris



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