© 01_Press photo_Chris_Norman_LIFELINES_Photo credit_Marcel_Brell-1000x0-c-defaultAs the lead singer of the band Smokie, he became world-famous and enjoyed success with hits such as „Living Next Door To Alice“, „“Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone„ or “I’ll Meet You At Midnight’ enjoyed great success with his band in the 1970s. „Midnight Lady“ marked his phenomenal breakthrough as a solo artist. Since then, Chris Norman has written countless hits that remain unforgettable to this day and continues to delight numerous fans, both old and new. With more than 20 million records sold worldwide, the British singer and guitarist can look back on an exceptionally successful career. On 25 October 2025, Chris Norman will celebrate his 75th birthday and, to mark the occasion, will release his new single „LIFELINES“ – the first taste of the new album of the same name, due out in March next year. Advance ticket sales for his upcoming „LIFELINES“ tour will begin as early as Wednesday 22 October 2025; the tour will finally bring the global star back to the stage in 2026, with performances in a total of 13 cities across Germany.
With „LIFELINES“ takes Chris Norman He takes his huge fanbase on a deeply emotional journey through time, spanning more than 50 years of his remarkable career. This makes the concept album, due for release in March 2026, a musical autobiography. Chris Norman emphasises: „My new album ‚LIFELINES‘ “It has given me a wonderful opportunity to look back on the different stages of my life and to sing songs that have moved me in a special way throughout my musical career."
Each song represents a stage in the life of this exceptional artist – taken as a whole, they form a common thread of memories, emotions and all the musical influences that Chris Norman have shaped over the years. The series kicks off with the first Single „LIFELINES“, which also symbolises the start of the journey into the past: „‚LIFELINES‘ is a song about memories and experiences from my life and my career – moments that stir up those powerful emotions within me in a way that only music can,“, so Chris Norman.
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