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My Take
Steve Harley, the voice behind Cockney Rebel, represents a wonderfully sly corner of 1970s British rock for me. Born in Deptford in 1951, he turned out a run of UK hit albums and singles defined less by straightforward pop than by wit, swagger and a touch of theatrical menace. His passing in 2024 closed a long career spent largely on stage, which feels fitting for a performer so clearly built for it. I admire artists who carve out a distinctive tone instead of chasing the mainstream, and Harley had exactly that. His best songs still carry a knowing smirk I find irresistible.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Harley
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・ハーレイ
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・はーれい
- Born
- February 27, 1951 – March 17, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Deptford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Haberdashers' Hatcham College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.steveharley.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/steveharleyCR
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Harley
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Harley born?
February 27, 1951 – March 17, 2024.
Where is Steve Harley from?
Steve Harley is from Deptford, United Kingdom.
What does Steve Harley do?
Steve Harley works as singer-songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.