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“it's not until you become seriously ill and you nearly die and you're at home for 6 months, that you suddenly stop to realize that this isn't the way I intended it to be in the beginning. Everything that you've done falls away and start wondering why you went through all that rock business stuff.”

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Chris Rea is a British singer-songwriter known for his unique blues style and emotive voice. His music career began in the 1970s, and he gained international recognition with his albums 'On the Beach' and 'Fusion'. Rea's music blends elements of blues, rock, and country, and is beloved by fans around the world. more

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