The New(ly) Dead Thread

Chris Rea was a decent guy. Bernie Wenton (Won Stars in their eyes as Nat King Cole) and his brother Willy, were backing singers for Chris. They toured with him and appeared in a number of his videos. One time, years later, when Chris was playing in Liverpool, a note was passed to him telling him that Bernie Wenton was in a serious way (Cancer) After the show Chris made his way to Bernie's house and spent the night sitting with him and chatting over old memories. Bernie passed away a few days later.

R.I.P Chris, rest well.
 
I got a Caterham the same year Auberge came out, so bought the album for obvious reasons. I had never even heard of Chris then.
Since then i have grown to like his music and him as a person.
Mates who've met him in the paddock say he was a gem and a true petrolhead and good racer.
Gutted to hear this. End of an era.
End of an rea
 

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