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Steve Harley (February 7, 1976) Street Life Magazine Cover
Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: Street Life Date: February 7–20, 1976 Striking front cover of the UK music and culture magazine featuring a bold illustrated portrait of Steve Harley. The cover promotes “Harley sees Red on bed” as the main feature. It also highlights interviews with Cockney Rebel and Be Bop, “Selling the Young Dudes”, plus coverage of J.G. Ballard, David Bowie, Lou Reed albums, Gil Scott-Heron, and the Amsterdam Connection. Notable

Cockney Rebel
Feb 7, 1976


Steve Harley (December 14, 1974) Look-in Cover
Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: Look-in (Junior TVTimes) Date: Week ending December 14, 1974 Colourful front cover of the popular junior TV magazine featuring Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel. Exclusive interview with Steve Harley plus a colour photo. The issue also promotes a competition to win 20 Cockney Rebel albums and includes a Black Arrow pin-up and TV feature. Notable Details Striking red cover with a large illustrated portrait of Steve Harley

Cockney Rebel
Dec 14, 1974


Cockney Rebel (June 2, 1974) The Psychomodo - LP/TC & 8-Track UK
Cockney Rebel’s ambitious and theatrical second album The Psychomodo, released on June 2, 1974, marked the band’s commercial breakthrough in the UK and solidified Steve Harley’s reputation as one of glam rock’s most distinctive and poetic voices. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Cockney Rebel Label: EMI Date: June 2, 1974 Catalogue: EMC 3033 Format: LP (Vinyl), Cassette, 8-Track Cartridge Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The Psychomodo delivered a bold, eclectic mix of glam, psyched

Cockney Rebel
Aug 14, 1974


Cockney Rebel (June 29, 1974) “Rebel forces establish” – NME UK Music Paper
A feature on Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel focusing on their live performances and rising popularity, with a major headline “Rebel forces establish bridgehead in Dunstable.” Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 29, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / News page (Page 13) Title: Rebel forces establish bridgehead in Dunstable THE STORY The article reviews Cockney Rebel’s recent gigs, including a show in Dunstable, and discusses Steve Harley’s uniq

Cockney Rebel
Jun 29, 1974


Steve Harley (June 15, 1974) – NME – Genius is Pain ...Steve Harley is in Agony
A full-page feature in the June 15, 1974 NME profiles Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel, exploring the intense creative struggles behind his music with the headline “Genius is pain ...Steve Harley is in agony”. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature (Page 5) THE STORY The article is a deep, candid interview with Steve Harley, discussing the pain and pressure of creativity, his relationship with fame, th

Cockney Rebel
Jun 15, 1974
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