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Steve Harley was listed as a singer-songwriter. Steve Harley was born in Deptford, United Kingdom on February 27, 1951. Death is recorded on March 17, 2024, at the age of 73. Schooling on record includes Haberdashers' Hatcham College.
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
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter
2. Background
- University
- Haberdashers' Hatcham College
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.steveharley.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/steveharleyCR
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Harley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q705889
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Harley born?
Born February 27, 1951.
When did Steve Harley die?
Died March 17, 2024, aged 73.
Where was Steve Harley from?
Steve Harley was from Deptford, United Kingdom.
What did Steve Harley do?
Steve Harley worked as singer-songwriter.
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