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Steve Harley, Cockney Rebel Frontman, Dies at 73

The beloved singer-songwriter passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after battling cancer.

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Steve Harley, center, and Cockney Rebel at London's Heathrow airport, Feb. 26, 1975, on their arrival from America. British musician Steve Harley, whose band Cockney Rebel had a huge hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said Sunday March 17, 2024 he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.” (PA via AP)
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Overview

  • Steve Harley, the iconic frontman of the British glam-rock band Cockney Rebel, has passed away at the age of 73.
  • Harley's death was announced by his family, who confirmed he died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
  • The singer-songwriter was undergoing treatment for cancer, which he had publicly disclosed earlier this year.
  • Harley is best known for Cockney Rebel's hit 'Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),' which remains a beloved classic.
  • Tributes have poured in from fans and fellow musicians, highlighting Harley's significant impact on the music industry and his enduring legacy.