Gravelly-voiced singer and guitarist, born March 4, 1951, Middlesbrough, UK. Not to be confused with guitarist/composer/producer Chris Rae.
Christopher Anton "Chris" Rea ( born 4 March 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. By 2009, Rea had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.