Steve Harley death: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73

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Steve Harley, the lead singer of the well-known British rock group Cockney Rebel, passed away at the age of 73.

The song that he is most famous for is called Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me). In 1975, it became incredibly popular, and even reached the top spot on the music charts.

The artist had been performing live shows until recently, however, they had to cancel some scheduled events due to their ongoing cancer treatment.

Harley's daughter, Greta, shared that he had peacefully passed away at home. She also expressed that she is aware of how many individuals around the globe will mourn his loss deeply.

Harley, who was born in London, resided on the border of Essex and Suffolk together with his spouse Dorothy. The two of them had two kids. During his passing, his family was by his side.

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Greta expressed in a statement that regardless of the name by which he is known, his essence embodied only fundamental traits. Ardor, benevolence, magnanimity. And a lot more, in profusion.

The melodious chirping of the birds coming from the forest that he cherished dearly was serenading him. His abode reverberated with the happy tunes and giggles of his four grandkids.

On Sunday, people from the music industry were honoring and remembering Harley after his passing was announced.

Mike Batt, a singer and songwriter who collaborated with Harley on many songs, referred to him as a "close friend" and a "wonderful person".

Wow, what a skill and personality. The person who wrote this message on X, which was previously called Twitter, expressed their sympathy to Dorothy and everyone who knew the deceased. May he rest in peace.

The pair collaborated on various songs such as Ballerina (Prima Donna), which was made public in 1983. Additionally, they joined forces with Jon Anderson, the lead vocalist of Yes, for the 1988 benefit single called Whatever You Believe.

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During his younger days, Steve Harley was interviewed in the bustling city of New York.

Harley came into existence in the southern part of London during 1951. In the beginning of 1970s, he created Cockney Rebel.

Harley, Jean-Paul Crocker, Stuart Elliott, Paul Jeffreys and Nick Jones were all part of the initial band lineup.

In 1973, they released their first ever studio album titled The Human Menagerie, which marked their debut. They also gained popularity from the hit song Here Comes The Sun, which was dropped in 1976.

Harley shared on his authorized webpage in December that he was battling a severe form of cancer and receiving necessary medical care.

He expressed that the initial six months of 2023 were absolutely enchanting for him as he had the opportunity to do a tour in Europe with his bandmates, and further mentioned that he feels the most alive while performing on the road.

However, the latter part of the journey was deeply saddening for the musical group, as they had to call off numerous scheduled performances due to his medical condition.

"It's exhausting and draining, but I'm still standing strong," he stated. "Fortunately, the pesky invader isn't impacting my singing abilities. I keep up with my nightly performances."

Last month, Steve posted on his website saying that he will not be able to perform at any concerts in 2024 because he is currently receiving treatment for cancer and cannot make any commitments.