The band's frontman had been receiving treatment for cancer.
Steve Harley, best known for being the frontman of the rock group Cockney Rebel, has died at the age of 73. The English singer and songwriter, best known for the 1970s hit Make Me Smile, was receiving treatment for cancer. 'We are devastated to announce that our wonderful husband, father and grandfather, has passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side,' his wife, Dorothy, and children, Kerr and Greta said in a statement.
' TV presenter Lorraine Kelly also said she 'loved his music' and recalled watching the band as a teenager as she paid tribute. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Mike Batt, who worked with Harley on several songs, described the musician as a 'dear pal' and 'lovely guy'. The pair worked together on tracks including Ballerina released in 1983 and were joined by Yes lead singer Jon Anderson for the 1988 charity single Whatever You Believe.
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