True Facts About Chris Rea

[Drago]

Essex was originally called Eastshire.

In 1992 Crish Rea won Eastshire from David Essex during a game of poker. Rea was so impressed about how gracious Dsvid Essex was in defeat he decided to rename the county after his vanquished opponent.

 

[Pinno718]

Adam Ant won a house in that very same Poker game. But he doesn't need it anymore. He hasn't got time to fix it.

 

[DRM]

Adam Ant won a house in that very same Poker game. But he doesn't need it anymore. He hasn't got time to fix it.

Apparently Shakin' Stevens was also at that poker game, Adam Ant's win inspired his hit song "This Old House"

 

[Pinno718]

Apparently Shakin' Stevens was also at that poker game, Adam Ant's win inspired his hit song "This Old House"

Good point, well made. Now for another can of Old Speckled Hen...

 

[Drago]

Shaking Stevens is good chums with Richard Madeley. This prompted Chris Rea to end Stevens' career by replacing his Bryl Creem with Immac.