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1. In which UK town was Chris Rea born?
2. Which famous guitarist first inspired Chris to take up playing the instrument?
3. In 1993 Chris joined a band called Magdalene, whose lead singer, David Coverdale, had just left to join which famous rock band?
4. Chris Rea's first solo album, "Whatever happened to Benny Santini?", was released in 1978. Who actually was Benny Santini?
5. A single from that first album, "Fool If You Think It's Over", reached number 30 in the UK charts. Which female singer later took that song to number 17 in 1982?
6. Which sport did Chris name his third album after?
7. Chris has two daughters, both of whom have had songs named after them. What are their names?
8. Chris Rea scored his biggest hit in 1989, with the title track to which bestselling album?
9. In 1993 Chris Rea joined Elton John on his "Duets" album.
Which song did they perform together?
10. What colour was the Cafe in the title of Chris Rea's 1998 album?
11. In June 2000, which German duo scored a hit with Chris's "On The Beach"?
12. Chris Rea had a part in which 1998 Michael Winner produced film?
13. One of Chris Rea's best loved songs is "Stainsby Girls". From which album is this song?
14. In 1997 Chris Rea wrote and produced a film called "La Passione", about a young man's obession for what?
15. Chris spent much of 2001 recovering from a serious illness. What was the title of his 2002 comeback album?
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