Chris Norman Biography
Chris Norman is an English soft rock singer who was the lead singer of Smokie, an English soft rock band that gained popularity in Europe in the 1970s. “Stumblin’ In,” a duet with Suzi Quatro released in 1978, was a big hit in the United States.
Chris Norman Career
Norman got his first guitar at the age of seven, with the advent of rock and roll. Elvis Presley, Little Richard, and Lonnie Donegan were among his early musical influences. Norman’s parents moved around the country a lot during his childhood, which resulted in him attending nine different schools and living in places like Redcar, Luton, Kimpton, and Nottingham. However, by 1962, the family had returned to Norman’s mother’s hometown of Bradford.
As he approached his twelfth birthday, Norman enrolled at St. Bede’s Grammar School, where he met future Smokie members Alan Silson and Terry Uttley. Norman and Silson began meeting up as teenagers, influenced by the new era of groups such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, as well as folk singer, Bob Dylan and spent nearly all of their spare time learning new songs on their guitars.
They persuaded Uttley to join them, and they formed their first band with a drummer friend named Ron Kelly. The Yen, Essence, and Long Side Down were just a few of the names they went by before settling on “The Elizabethans.” When Ron Kelly left the band in 1973, an old friend named Pete Spencer was asked to take over on the drums, and the band that became Smokie was complete.
Smokie had success touring all over the world between 1974 and the early 1980s, but the strain and pressure of constantly being away from home and family were beginning to take its toll on Norman. By the early 1980s, he had made the decision to devote more time to writing and working in the studio.
Norman and Spencer began collaborating on songs for other artists, including hits for Kevin Keegan and the England football team’s “This Time (We’ll Get It Right).” He also collaborated with Agnetha Fältskog (on her solo album), Racey (co-writer of “Baby It’s You”), Donovan (on Donovan), and Heavy Metal Kids.
“Stumblin’ In,” a duet Norman recorded with Suzi Quatro in 1978, reached No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and sold over one million copies. Norman’s solo career took off in 1986 with the song “Midnight Lady,” which became a worldwide hit, peaking at number one in Germany for six weeks (where it sold 900,000 copies).
Other hits included “Some Hearts Are Diamonds,” “No Arms Can Ever Hold You,” “Broken Heroes,” “Fearless Hearts,” “Sarah,” and “Baby I Miss You.” Norman was named CMT Europe’s ‘International Video Star of the Year’ in 1994. In 2004, he appeared on the German TV station ProSieben’s Comeback Show, where he performed “Stumblin’ In” as a duet with C. C. Catch. In the show’s final episode, he was joined by Smokie for the final song. Norman performed at the Peel Bay Festival on the Isle of Man on June 2, 2007.
Chris Norman Age
Norman is 73 years old. He was born on 25 October 1950 in Redcar, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 25 October every year.
Chris Norman Height
Norman stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.73 m) tall.
Chris Norman Family
Chris is the son of Pip Norman and Pat Norman. His parents were a native of Bradford. He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed more information about his parents. It is also not known if Norman has any siblings.
Chris Norman Wife
Chris is married to Linda Norman. The couple met in 1968 in the small town of Elgin in Scotland where Chris and his band had gone to perform and married on March 16th, 1970. They have five children; Brian who was born on July 28, 1968, Paul who was born in 1972, Michael who was born in 1984, Steven who was born in 1986, and Susan who was born in 1991.
Chris Norman Salary
Norman earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Chris Norman Net Worth
Norman has an estimated net worth of $10 Million which he has earned through being an actor.
Chris Norman Songs
Norman has sung songs such as;
- Midnight lady
- Baby, I miss you
- Mexican girl
- I’ll meet you at midnight
- Some hearts are diamonds
- Needles and pins
- Stay one more night
- Broken heroes
- Wings of love
Chris Norman Albums
- Just a man
- Time traveler
- Full circle
- Crossover
- Break the ice
- Breath in me
- Rock away your teadrops
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Norman.
| Who is Norman? | He is an English soft-rock singer |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Spouse | Linda Norman |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $10 Million |