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Chris de Burgh Marks 50 Years in Music

Chris de Burgh celebrates 50 years in the music industry. His journey has been filled with challenges, requiring a thick skin. In an interview, he reflects on his career, his recognition of Hozier’s talent as a teenager, and his new role as a grandfather.

On a sunny day in Dalkey, Dublin, Chris sits in a restaurant. He chooses a spot by the front window, where passers-by notice him. One woman nudges her husband, confirming it is indeed Chris de Burgh enjoying a drink.

Chris shares that he doesn’t usually drink coffee. He recalls the last time he did and how it felt “like millions of little creatures” inside him. He compares it to smoking, which he quit long ago.