Christopher "Chris" Anton Rea, born on 4th March 1951, Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK, is a rock and blues singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. Chris is of Italian and Irish descent, being known for his distinctive, husky-gravel voice and slide guitar playing. Rea was one of the most popular British singer-songwriters of the late '80s, already being a major European star when he entered the UK Top 10 with the issue...