Steve Harley, the frontman of British rock band Cockney Rebel, has died. He was 73.
The English singer-songwriter’s household confirmed the information of his passing by social media on Sunday (March 17).
“We are devastated to announce that Steve, our wonderful husband, father and grandfather, has passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side,” reads the assertion on Facebook. “The birdsong from his woodland that he loved so much was singing for him. His home has been filled with the sounds and laughter of his four beloved Grandchildren.”
A reason behind demise was not supplied, however Harley famous on his web site earlier this 12 months that he wouldn’t be touring in 2024 “due to on-going treatment for cancer.”
“Steve took enormous comfort from all of his fans’ well wishes during his battle, and we know he would want to thank you all deeply for your love and support throughout his career, and during his battle to the end,” his household’s assertion stated. “We know he will be desperately missed by countless friends, family and devoted fans all over the world, and we ask that you respectfully allow us privacy to grieve.”
Harley is maybe greatest identified for Cockney Rebel’s 1975 hit “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” which topped the U.Okay. charts. The London-born musician joined Cockney Rebel in 1972 and the glam rock band launched its debut album, The Human Menagerie, the next 12 months. The group went on to launch The Psychomodo in 1974 and later renamed itself Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel following lineup modifications.
Although “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)” was not successful within the U.S. (the tune peaked (*73*) No. 98 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1976), the observe has been coated greater than 100 instances by artists together with Duran Duran, Erasure and Robbie Williams.
After Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel parted methods in 1977, Harley loved a solo profession, together with his closing launch being the 2020 covers album, Uncovered, which featured renditions of songs by David Bowie, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan and others.
See the announcement from Harley’s household about his passing on X beneath.
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