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Rock musician Steve Harley has died at the age of 73.
The English singer and songwriter was best known for being the frontman of the rock group Cockney Rebel.
He died at his Suffolk home on Sunday morning following a short battle with cancer – after pausing his current tour last month to undergo treatment.
In February, his official social media page said: ‘Due to on-going treatment for cancer, Steve cannot commit to any concerts in 2024.
‘Steve is hoping next year will be altogether different. He appreciates all you kind words and good wishes. Team SH.’
Rock musician Steve Harley has died at the age of 73 (seen in 2020)
The English singer and songwriter was best known for being the frontman of the rock group Cockney Rebel (seen in 1974)
His most well-known song was ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)’, which he wrote and released in 1975.
After announcing a break from his tour his fans were quick to send him well wishes under the post.
One penned: ‘All the best with your treatment Steve, here’s hoping for a full recovery.’
Another commented: ‘Hope you feel better soon, sending love to you and yours.’
A third wrote: ‘Sending positive thoughts your way. Best wishes to you and your family.’
Cockney Rebel were a rock band that gained success in the early 1970s in London.
Their music covered a range of styles from pop to progressive rock.
Over the years they had five albums in the UK Albums Chart and twelve singles in the UK Singles Chart.
The original band was made up of Harley, Jean-Paul Crocker, drummer Stuart Elliott, bassist Paul Jeffreys and guitarist Nick Jones.
He died at his Suffolk home on Sunday morning following a short battle with cancer – after pausing his current tour last month to undergo treatment
Cockney Rebel were a rock band that gained success in the early 1970s in London. Their music covered a range of styles from pop to progressive rock
Over the years they had five albums in the UK Albums Chart and twelve singles in the UK Singles Chart (seen in 1974)
He enjoyed a brief stint as a solo artist before the band regrouped in April 1990 after the success of Harley’s 1989 tour.
After his death on Sunday was announced fans took to social media to express their sadness.
One penned: ‘R.i.P….Steve Harley…another one.’
A second wrote: ‘Brilliant musician and great story teller. Fab live performer and regular at Kenney Jones’s Rock ‘n’ Horsepower festivals.’
A third poignantly penned: ‘And God said, “Come up and see me, make me smile.” So he did. Rest in peace.’
His most well-known song was ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)’, which he wrote and released in 1975
This post first appeared on Daily mail
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