Chris Rea - Official Website

"My late husband and I followed Chris for many years and saw many live performances. When he has played in Rotterdam Ahoy and of course in our home town at City Hall. My kids have grown up with his music, and they are also avid fans. I have a large collection of his work but our favourite has got to be "driving home for christmas" which was our song while travelling back to Newcastle from Holland to visit family for the holidays. I live in Newcastle now and hopefully would love to meet Chris one day. A brilliant artist."

"I first saw Chris at Manchester Apollo - I think about 1983- no idea what to expect - know you played piano  and had a scar on your arm!! LOVED you from the start seen MANY concerts North South etc My now 23 yr old son LOVES your guitar we saw you in Bournemouth and then for the first time saw you on sort of your home turf -BRILLIANT - BUT victim of your vast back catalogue So many favourites missing BUT great great GREATTake care - keep well - we need you ! x"

"Absolutely fabulous show. I was looking forward to see Chris again in Newcastle after having seen all his tours  since 1991. He manages to thrill me every time. The show at the City Hall was one of Chris's best performances so far. I look forward to plenty more in the years to come!"

"city hall was rocking..was very nostalgic,took me back to seeing you many times at the kirk..great days...stay healthy and keep on rocking"

"Oustanding performance by Chris and the band. We were lucky enough to see him at Harrogate as well!   We have followed his music since the begining...he just gets better and better.  Thanks Chris for 2 fantastic evenings!"

"Thank's Chris for a fantastic evening at Newcastle City Hall last night. Took me right back to the eighties when On the Beach was the start of a love for you and all you do. felt like 21 again (now 44) and was surprised to be among youngest in audience. Don't stop - you are fabulous. God Bless and keep you well xxx"

"I saw Chris last night at the Newcastle City Hall and him and his band were absolutely F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S!!!Didn't want the night to end. Man, he can rock!!!"

"Saw this show last night. It was absolutely amazing! His stage presence is just amazing and the guitar.. well that doesnt need any comment (droool). I was surprsied at how many teenagers like me where there."

"Saw Chris and gang last night in the City Hall Newcastle.  He confirmed that he is in my Top One of all time best guitarists and entertainers.  Wonderful, wonderful wonderful.  Thank you Chris and the Boys."

"Followed you from the early years even as mentioned peviously in Philmores niteclub in Saltburn, i will be there tonight to watch the show, any chance of signing autographs after, it would make my collection of all your memorabillia totaly complete. Keep up the great work chris. Also i would love for you to play Set Me Free LIVE. Thanks Life long fan from RedcarGordon "

"Went to see Chris Rea at the Heineken Hall in Amsterdam on March the 5th. AWESOME What a fantastic evening out it was. Known of him for some time but never saw him play. One "Dank U well" that was it. No talk, just fantastic music for the best part of 2 hours. None of us wanted the evening to end. That was 4 people who mainly new Chris Rea from his Driving Home for Xmas song..........................."

"Thats great, be good to see you on stage. Brilliant!!!."