Chris Norman Biography
Chris Norman is an English soft rock singer who rose to prominence as a member of the popular rock band Smokie. In the 1970s, he gained public attention and fame in Europe with his hit song Stumblin In.
How old is Chris Norman?- Age
Norman is 72 years old as of 2022. He was born Christopher Ward Norman on October 25, 1950, in Redcar, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
Chris Norman Education
He attended St. Bede’s Grammer School where he graduated with a Diploma.
Chris Norman Height- Weight
Norman stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches. He weighs of 75 kilograms (165 Ib).
Chris Norman Family
Pip Norman (father) and Pat Norman (mother) raised Noman as their son. Because of their father’s job, his parents moved around England. When Chris was twelve years old, the family moved to Pat’s hometown of Bradford. At the time, Chris’s musical influences included Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Lonnie Donegan. Norman’s parents encouraged his musical interests since he was thirteen. They prefer to live a low-key life away from the public eye and media attention.
When did Chris Norman get married?- Wife
Norman is happily married to his adorable wife, Linda Norman Mackenzie. The two met for the first time when they were at the age of seventeen.
Chris Norman Wedding
The couple exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony that was held at an exotic resort based in England.
Chris Singer- Career
Norman first became interested in music when he was a child. He enjoyed listening to musicians such as Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Lonnie Donegan, and others who influenced his musical style. Chris met Alan Silson and Terry Uttley at St. Bede’s Grammar School and they became his official band members when they were teenagers. The Beatles and The Rolling Stones influenced their musical style as a band. Initially, Norman and Silson got together to work on and learn new songs on their guitars. They eventually convinced Uttley to join them, along with Rori Kelly, who became their professional drummer.
Their first name as a band was The Yen, then The Elizabethans, before settling on Smokie before Rori Kelley left the band in 1975. After signing a record label deal, Chris and the guys began touring the world from 1974 to 1975. Norman and his fellow band members were responsible for other hits such as Kevin Keegan’s Head Over Heels I Live and The England Football Team song, as well as working on a number of solo albums for various UK artists. Norman launched his solo career in 1986 with the release of his debut single, Midnight Lady. He followed up his release with another single from Some Hearts Are Diamond, No Arms Can Ever Hold You, and Broken Heroes. He was then honored by CMT Europe as their International Video Star of the Year.
How rich is Chris Norman? – Net Worth
Norman has an estimated net worth of around $2 million dollars.
Norman Songs
- Chris Norman Midnight Lady
- Stumblin’ In
- smokie who the f… is Alice?
- Baby, I Miss You
- no arms can ever hold you
- smokie I’ll meet you at midnight
- midnight lady
- smokie Mexican girl
- No Arms Can Ever Hold You
- Gypsy Queen