Chris Rea, British singer known for "Driving Home For Christmas," dies at 74

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British singer Chris Rea, known for hits like "Driving Home For Christmas," has died at age 74. Rea achieved significant success in Europe with his blend of soft rock and pop, earning a Grammy nomination early in his career. His 1989 album "The Road to Hell" and its follow-up "Auberge" topped the UK charts. He wrote popular songs for his daughters, "Josephine" and "Julia," and remained largely unknown in America despite his European fame.


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