With over five decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Chris de Burgh is an expert in building and maintaining global success. Chris de Burgh laid the foundation for his international career in 1975 with the release of his debut album, ‘Far Beyond These Castle Walls’. After several years of singing and producing, de Burgh smashed billboards with his single of ‘The Lady In Red’ as No. 1 in 47 countries, including the UK and No. 2 in America with over eight million singles and 50 million albums sold to date. Chris de Burgh has gone on to produce many other albums, bringing his audience on a journey across continents, cultures and time periods through his unique style and propensity to inspire.
Regarding his music career, de Burgh said, “I think you have to grow with your ideas, your songs and your music, and that is what I’ve tried to do.” Chris de Burgh can credit the longevity of his career to his innovation, growth mindset and creativity. Over the years, de Burgh has produced over 25 albums highlighting themes like love, war and adventure, travel, discovery, home-coming and the past, present and future. One of de Burgh’s most significant creative challenges was retelling the classic story of Robin Hood through his lyrical representation in ‘The Legend of Robin Hood’. A suburb storyteller and talented lyricist and vocalist, de Burgh pioneered the music industry to create a lasting legacy of success through his music.
