Steve Harley: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73

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Link: Steve Harley: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73 - BBC News

 

Steve Harley, the frontman of British rock band Cockney Rebel, has died at the age of 73.

 

His best known song was Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) which went to number one in the charts in 1975.

 

The musician had still been touring until recently, but cancelled dates to have treatment for cancer.

 

His daughter Greta said Harley had "passed away peacefully at home", adding: "We know he will be desperately missed by people all over the world."

 

Harley, who was from London, lived in Essex with his wife Dorothy, with whom he had two children. His family were by his side when he died.

 

"Whoever you know him as, his heart exuded only core elements. Passion, kindness, generosity. And much more, in abundance," Greta wrote in a statement.

 

Cockney Rebel came together in the early 1970s in London.

 

The original band was made up of Harley, Jean-Paul Crocker, drummer Stuart Elliott, bassist Paul Jeffreys and guitarist Nick Jones.

 

A post on Harley's website last month said: "Due to ongoing treatment for cancer, Steve cannot commit to any concerts in 2024."