Christopher Ward Norman, born on 25 October 1950, is an English soft rock singer best known as the original lead vocalist of the band Smokie. Rising to fame in the 1970s, Norman achieved international success with Smokie and as a solo artist. His duet "Stumblin' In" with Suzi Quatro became a major hit, especially in the United States and Europe, while the single "Midnight Lady" also gained international popularity. In the following decades, Norman enjoyed a strong fan base in Eastern Europe, particularly in the Baltic countries.