Chris Rea is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist whose soulful blend of blues, rock, and soft rock earned him a devoted following across Europe throughout the 1980s and '90s. Known for his instantly recognizable raspy voice and understated guitar style, he delivered some of his most beloved work on albums like On the Beach and The Road to Hell, the latter a moody, atmospheric concept record that became one of the UK's best-selling albums of 1989. Rea's music carries a warm, road-worn quality that rewards repeated listening.
