The true story behind Chris Rea’s ‘Driving Home For Christmas’ A Christmas classic. Reuben Cross Dec 22, 2025
The album Jeff Lynne said couldn’t have been any better Getting the best out of everyone. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2025
‘Let’s Dance’: The hit football single Chris Rea created with Bob Mortimer An unlikely duo… Ben Forrest Dec 22, 2025
The Beatles song Ringo Starr labelled “grunge rock of the 1960s” A surprising but agreeable point. Arun Starkey Dec 22, 2025
The one musician who inspired Chris Rea to become a singer: “It was him” Showing him the way forward. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2025
The one musician who broke Pete Townshend’s heart: “He deserved better” A devastating loss. Lucy Harbron Dec 22, 2025
Chris Rea dead at 74: Tributes pour in for ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer Rea died at 74. Lauren Hunter Dec 22, 2025
Chris Rea, ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ singer, dead at 74 Rea died following a short illness. Joe Taysom Dec 22, 2025
The guitarist Eric Clapton said “didn’t move me deep down” Not having that same gut feeling. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2025
The musicians Roger Waters said could play forever: “On tour until they die” Going on throughout the years. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2025
The band who will be remembered in 100 years as nothing but copy cats, according to Ian Anderson Letting the influence show too much. Tim Coffman Dec 22, 2025
Ian Brown honours Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at funeral with heartfelt speech: “Mani was like a brother to me” The funeral was held at Manchester Cathedral. Joe Taysom Dec 22, 2025