Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with ‘Make Me Smile,’ dies at 73

FILE – 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 ,” 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.”

Harley’s family said Sunday he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.” Harley said late last year he was being treated for “a nasty cancer.” He formed Cockney Rebel, which released a debut album, “The Human Menagerie,” in 1973 before foundering over creative differences. With a new lineup and rebranded as Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, the band released the 1975 album “The Best Years of Our Lives,” which contained Harley’s biggest hit.

Harley also sang the title song of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “The Phantom of the Opera” alongside Sarah Brightman when it was released as a single in 1986. He was originally cast in the title role for the stage musical, but was replaced by Michael Crawford.Widow of ex-MLB pitcher Tim Wakefield dies less than 5 months after husband

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