Cockney Rebel: (Punk Poets)

A confident, chart‑topping moment — Harley’s new album and tour announced with full‑page swagger.

News desk, one page, New Musical Express, February 1, 1975. Alice for July gigs ALICE COOPER is to tour Britain this summer, it was officially announced this week. He will play at least five venues in this country, as part of a full European tour. It will be his first British visit for over 18 months, and the first to feature him as a solo performer. Alice will be bringing his cur-rent U.S. road show a massive multi-media touring outfit which features special lighting, costum

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s "Make Me Smile Come Up And See Me" , a one-page single review in New Musical Express , February 1, 1975.

The Smile That Reached No. 1 Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2263) on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” — backed with “Another Journey” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1975, reached No. 1, and charted for 9 weeks. Track Listing A: Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) B: Another Journey UK Variants 7", 45 RPM, Single – EMI EMI 2263 – UK – 1975 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissu

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel’s "Steve Harley Brightest Hope(Runner-Up)" , a two-page 1974 Pop Poll feature in Melody Maker , September...

Cockney Rebel’s album The Psychomodo was released in the UK on June 2, 1974. According to Harley at the time of its upcoming release,...

The single that finally gave Cockney Rebel their UK breakthrough — a glam‑era classic built on hooks, swagger, and Harley’s theatrical charm.

Disc, January 26, 1974. COCKNEY REBEL (EMI 2051). "Sebastian" This is a fine, outstandingly different single from a fine group. All concerned (including Steve Harley) were so amazed that it wasn't a hit they've decided to have a second try. Once you've heard it you'll know why-and hear it you undoubtedly will. Such a good single it deserves to be a monster hit. And as long as the Beeb don't ignore it, this could be the big break Cockney Re-bel have been waiting for. If they'r

Steve Harley’s theatrical rebels unleash 1974’s sound – today! one-page review titled “A New Band Sounds Like 1974” in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973.

Cockney Rebel’s "Sebastian" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 13, 1973.