The “absolutely devastated” Sir Rod Stewart

The loss of Cockney Rebel lead vocalist Steve Harley has left Sir Rod Stewart “absolutely devastated.”

In the 1970s, the musician’s rock band rose to fame. His 73-year-old relatives said that he passed away “peacefully at home.”

The British rock singer Sir Rod gave the guitarist high praise, stating that he “loved” and “admired” him.

“Absolutely devastated, words fail me,” he said in a statement obtained by the PA news agency.

“The Cockney Rebel has left us,” he declared.

“Steve, you have my undying love and admiration.” Rod Stewart is my name.

Harley contributed a couple songs to Sir Rod’s songwriting, and the former Faces lead vocalist performed one of Harley’s songs, “A Friend For Life,” from his 2015 album Another Country.

Excerpted from Duran Duran’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me),” the most well-known song by Cockney Rebel. John Taylor, the bassist, thanked Harley for the vibrations and the music.

He said in a statement, as obtained by PA, “Dude, Cockney Rebel were amazing.” The initial two albums were flawless.

Following the release of his hit pop song “Come Up and See Me,” Harley rose to fame.

The fact that he sang alongside us on that song was such a blessing. I vividly recall how terrifying the moment Steve came on was. An amazing time.

“I’m grateful for the positive energy and the music, Steve.” You will be missed.

The late performer was on tour the previous year when he had to postpone his November and December performances in order to undergo treatment for a “nasty cancer.”

In a statement, his children Greta and Kerr, as well as his wife Dorothy, said he had “passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side.”

Globally, a large number of individuals said how much they will miss the musician.

On Christmas Eve, Harley revealed to his fans on his website that he was suffering from cancer. Wishing them a “happy, healthy New Year,” he said.

“I’m fighting a nasty cancer,” he said to her. The oncologist I visit is pleased with the course of treatment thus far. It gets tiresome and bothersome. There is still fighting.

Mike Batt is a singer-songwriter who collaborated with Harley on a number of songs, such as Ballerina (Prima Donna) in 1983 and the 1988 charity single Whatever You Believe. Harley was referred to by Batt as a “lovely guy” and “dear friend.”

In a message on what was formerly known as Twitter, Batt stated, “I was just writing about him yesterday in my autobiography.”

“What a talent!” What a person, wow. What a kind man. I apologize for everyone’s loss, even Dorothy’s. Peace be with you, buddy. Soon, I’ll write more.

Midge Ure, a Scottish musician, produced the 1982 song “I Can’t Even Touch You” by Harley. Ure referred to Harley as a “genuine working musician.”

He posted on social media, saying, “He performed his songs for both new and old fans on tour until he could no longer tour.”

“My thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy and his family during this very sad time.” Our tunes will endure forever.

TV anchor Lorraine Kelly paid tribute to him by stating that she “loved his music” and recalled witnessing the band when she was a youngster.

In the 1970s, Harley collaborated with Paul Henderson in the East London Advertiser’s newsroom. Henderson, the Sunday Mirror’s editor at the time, described Harley as a “deeply thinking, compassionate man who wanted the best for his family and friends” in addition to being a “great musician.”

1951 saw Harley’s birth in Deptford, south London. Due to an illness, he was hospitalized for nearly four years as a youngster.

In 1973, his band Cockney Rebel released their debut studio album, The Human Menagerie. Their second album, Psychomodo, peaked at number eight in the UK charts in 1974.

Following their reunion, the group reformed as Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Under this moniker, they released many albums, the fourth of which being The Best Years of Our Lives in 1975.

The album’s song “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” peaked at number one in the UK charts and was subsequently recorded by several artists. Additionally, it appeared in films such as The Full Monty.

When Phantom of the Opera debuted in 1986, Harley and Sarah Brightman performed together on the title theme. In the charts, it peaked at number seven.

Michael Crawford eventually replaced him in the musical’s main role, which he had originally been assigned.

The artist collaborated with singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and lead vocalist of Kaiser Chiefs Ricky Wilson on a charity track in 2016 honoring the late MP Jo Cox.

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