Chris de Burgh
IrelandartistMaleb. 19487.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chris de Burgh is an Irish singer-songwriter famous for his romantic ballads and storytelling through music. His most well-known song, 'Lady in Red,' became a global hit and solidified his status as a prominent figure in the pop and rock music scenes since the 1970s.
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Chris de Burgh famously played guitar in the corner 'for a fiver and a glass of wine'.
Staff at Captain Americas recall the good times at soon-to-close Grafton Street restaurant – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-01
Ireland· 2026-06-01
Chris de Burgh was involved with Century Radio, which Marty Whelan joined.
‘I’d like to be paid more, particularly when I see what other people are on’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-05-30
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Chris de Burgh claimed he knew more about apartheid than '99 per cent of the armchair liberals'.
A thorough history of the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-01-20
Ireland· 2026-01-20
Chris de Burgh has referred to the Westfalenhalle as the 'most beautiful place in the world to make music'.
100 Jahre Westfalenhalle Dortmund: das Wohnzimmer der StarsNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2025-12-06
Switzerland· 2025-12-06
Chris de Burgh has performed at the festival, contributing to its memorable concerts.
ASI AMETLIK ⟩ Haapsalu võimsaim rokipidu naaseb Pink Floydiga eesotsas!Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·
Estonia· 2025-03-22
Estonia· 2025-03-22
