Cockney Rebel: (Punk Poets)

Three British originals — a poet, a guitarist, and a superstar — converging in Los Angeles to create a brief, brilliant spark of collaboration that shaped the sound and storytelling of Rod Stewart’s early‑’80s era.

Established in 1972 in London by singer-songwriter Steve Harley, who had previously been involved in the folk scene and journalism, formed Cockney Rebel in the early 1970s. The original lineup included Harley, Jean-Paul Crocker (fiddle/mandolin), Stuart Elliott (drums), Paul Jeffreys (bass), and Nick Jones (guitar), later replaced by Pete Newnham. First Gig: One of their first major performances was supporting the Jeff Beck Group at the Roundhouse in London in 1973. Debut Alb

Onstage, he was magnetic. Offstage, he was thoughtful. In the studio, he was meticulous. And through it all, he remained defiantly himself — a true British original who never chased trends, only truth.

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel's "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" / "Sebastian" – 1980 Reissue Released on October 3, 1980, by EMI...

Cockney Rebel’s "The Best Years of Our Lives (Live)"  backed with "Tumbling Down (Live)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the...

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel’s Love’s a Prima Donna  was released as an LP album in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number EMC 3150) on October 29, 1976. Steve Harley began writing material for the album while touring with Cockney Rebel to promote their 1976 album "Timeless Flight." The recording sessions for the new album occurred at Abbey Road Studios in London from June to September 1976. After completion, guitarist Jim Cregan departed from Cockney Rebel to join Rod Stewa

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel's "(I Believe) Love's a Prima Donna" b/w "Sidetrack 1" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number EMI 2539) on October 15, 1976. Taken from their 1976 album Love's a Prima Donna , a transitional period for the group after the success of The Best Years of Our Lives (1975) and amid lineup shifts. The A-side is a theatrical, vaudeville-inspired track with Harley's signature crooning vocals and orchestral swells,

1976's Timeless Flight Follow-Up Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel released White, White Dove backed with Throw Your Soul Down Here as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Timeless Flight on January 30, 1976 by EMI Records catalogue number EMI – EMI 2409. UK release issued in company sleeve, unlike some of the continental variants. The song was written and produced by Harley. White, White Dove was issued by EMI Records as a 7-inch single in the UK, Germany,

Harley’s Black And White Ballad Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel’s “Black Or White” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 7, 1975, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2369). Backed with “Mad, Mad Moonlight (Live), (recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, April 14, 1975).” this atmospheric glam rock ballad, written by Steve Harley. Produced by Steve Harley, the A-side’s introspective lyrics and moody melody peaked at No. 2 on the UK Star Breakers Chart. Sing

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s Steve Harley Explains...or Almost , a cover and three-page feature in More Magazine (Belgium) , October 1,...