Chris Norman & Band koncerts

Chris Norman's anniversary concert in Riga. 55 years on stage

2025. On April 21, "Arena Riga" will host one of the most important musical events of the year - an ambitious solo concert by world pop rock star Chris Norman, dedicated to the 55th anniversary of the creative career of the unique and original voice of the band "Smokie".

This event not to be missed! On April 21, 2025, Riga will become a place of musical magic musician Chris
Norman, the unique voice of the legendary group "Smokie", will celebrate 55 years on stage in "Arena Riga". , millions of fans around the world. This is an anniversary tour that covers the biggest cities in Europe. In Riga, Chris Norman will present not only the good old hits, but also new compositions. The concert will be not only a musical event, but also an emotional journey through the decades of the artist's life. The star will perform his most famous hits, which have become world rock classics - "Living Next Door to Alice", "Needles and Pins”, “Mexican Girl”, “Oh Carol”, “I'll”. Meet You at Midnight", "Don't Play Your Rock'N Roll to Me" and other world famous compositions. Chris Norman will also introduce his fans to songs from the new album "Junction 55".

World Pop Rock Legend

Music fans around the world do not need much introduction to Chris Norman. It was because of his special hoarse voice that the group "Kidness" was once renamed "Smokey" on the advice of the group's managers. As the band members have repeatedly explained, Chris's "smoky" voice was associated with "smoke" ("smoke" in English), and the band was later renamed "Smokie".

Chris Norman ( real name Christopher Ward Norman) was born into a family of artists in Yorkshire, Great Britain. The boy's father, whose musical taste was formed under the influence of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Little Richard and The Rolling Stones, gave his son his first guitar when Chris was seven years old.

In 1962 Chris Norman attended Bradford Boys' School, where he met his future Smokie bandmates Alan Silson and Terry Utley.

In the beginning, the group had different names - "The Yen", "Essence", "Long Side Down", "The Elizabethans". " debut album "Pass It Around", which was created together with famous producers and songwriters of the time Nicky Chin and Mike Chapman.

1978. 2015 marked the beginning of Smokie's golden era - the album "Montreaux" was released, the critically acclaimed single "Mexican Girl" became a mega-hit, and the song "Stumblin' in" by Chris Norman and Susie Quattro reached the top ten on the American Billboard chart. . This was followed by a year of dazzling fame, concerts on all continents and stadiums full of fans of the band.

Dizzy solo career

Chris Norman left "Smokie" in 1986 and went solo career. His discography is impressive - more than 50 singles and more than 30 released albums (9 of them together with "Smokie" and 25 solo). Having sold more than 30 million records worldwide, the artist still writes music and continues his concert activity.

After the successful concerts of Chris Norman and Suzy Quattro, he collaborated with the group "Modern Talking", "Blue System" and " CC Catch" founder, composer and singer Dieter Bohlen.

With the song "Midnight Lady" Chris Norman conquered the Olympus of popular music in many countries. In 2014, together with CC Catch, he created the duo Another Night In Nashville.

The musician has been living on the Isle of Man for the past 23 years and has been happily married to his wife Linda for over 50 years. Chris and Linda had five children (Brian, Paul, Michael, Stephen, Susan) and four grandchildren. in life. However, in 2001, the singer's family was overcome by grief - his son Brian died in a car accident. However, recovering from the bitterness of the loss, Chris Norman continued his successful career, he is still a welcome guest around the world.

All the hits and premieres of new songs will be played

The artist actively performs concerts all over the world and amazes thousands of fans with his energy.

“Humor and exercise help to maintain energy. Although I really want to be lazy, I force myself to go to the gym and move," smiles Chris, whose concert schedule is drawn up several years ahead.
The name of the famous singer Chris Norman is associated not only with energetic rock, but also with lyrical songs, therefore, the concert in Riga promises to be both rock and roll and gentle.
Chris Norman's concert is not just music, it is an encounter with an era. His songs are known and loved by many generations. The event on April 21 in Riga, "Arena Riga" will be an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere and feel the live energy of one of the world's greatest rock stars.

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