Chris de Burgh

An art rocker who occasionally writes pop-oriented material, Chris de Burgh has never been as popular in his native Britain or the United States as he is in other areas of the world. He's had several songs make the Top 40, including 1983's "Don't Pay the Ferryman" (number 34) and the number three ballad "The Lady in Red" (1986).

In Britain, he's had several Top 40 singles -- "The Lady in Red" was a number one hit and "Missing You" peaked at number three -- and he's had a number of minor hits. Nevertheless, he has gained astounding popularity in other countries, particularly Norway and Brazil.