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Chris Norman

Chris Norman
Photo: Elke Wetzig Elya · CC BY-SA 3.0

About

Chris Norman (born 25 October 1950 in Redcar, Yorkshire) is an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Smokie, the Bradford rock band that dominated European charts in the 1970s with hits like "Living Next Door to Alice" and "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone". His 1986 solo single "Midnight Lady" - written and produced by Dieter Bohlen - hit number one in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, selling over a million copies across Europe. With more than 20 million records sold worldwide and around 22 albums to his name, Norman remains one of the most enduring British rock voices on the European live circuit.

20M+
Records sold worldwide
21
Solo hit singles
212K
Facebook followers (official page)
#1
"Midnight Lady" - peak position on German singles chart

Tour

FrankfurtDüsseldorfBochumHannoverHamburgBerlinLeipzigMagdeburgErfurtZwickauGeraLudwigsburgSingenSchopfheimGrazLinz

Tracks

Living Next Door to AliceSmokie's signature hit, one of the most-played songs in Chris Norman's live setlist
Midnight Lady#1 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 1986; over 1M copies sold across Europe
Stumblin' In1978 duet with Suzi Quatro, a major hit in the US and Europe
Lay Back in the Arms of SomeoneClassic Smokie track, a concert staple
LifelinesTitle track of the 2026 concept album, released as a single on his 75th birthday

Upcoming · 14

Past · 1

Where they play · 12

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