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I got into Chris many years ago, mainly through my father who was a big fan though sadly never got to see him live. After he passed away in 2001 the first thing that I got enthused about again was when I ordered a Caterham 7 Fireblade, and attended the Lotus 7 Club trackday at Brands Hatch that December to have a test drive on the circuit. I was standing round the back of the pits with my wife, when I quietly said to her "er, isn't that Chris Rea over there?" Chris was there was his Caterham and a group of mates, but as he was just there as a normal club member to enjoy himself and no-one else was making a fuss I didn't say anything
Fast forward a couple of years and I was about to order my ticket for the "Road to Hell & Back" tour. Carolyn had accompanied me previously and didn't fancy it again so soon, so not wanting to be a Billy-no-mates went on the Lotus 7 Club forum to ask if anyone else wanted to come. Thanks to the car connection Chris has a lot of fans in the club and I ended up buying 16 tickets and organising a big trip!
I have also been lucky enough to attend the last 2 Bush Hall shows. Here's to many more years......
