Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel ‘50 Years A Rebel – Live On Stage’ – more celebratory dates announced

6th July 2023 0 By Jon Deaux

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel celebrated their 50^th Anniversary last year and the shows were such a joy that Steve is taking the band out again later this year to mark ‘50 Years A Rebel – Live On Stage’. Tickets for the new shows are on sale now, via steveharley.com and links below. The Times wrote, in a profile marking this half century, that signature hit ‘Make Me Smile’, “Remains one of the most beloved songs of the modern age”. For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood.

Steve Harley said, “Just over fifty years ago, in early 1972, I progressed from London Busker, regaling the tourists with an acoustic version of ‘Sebastian’ and other Human Menagerie tracks, to Cockney Rebel popster, determined to forge a unique furrow, full of the self-confidence of young manhood. The original Cockney Rebel was formed out of Beckenham Arts Lab and my drummer, Stuart Elliott’s bedroom in Pimlico. We played our first gig as support to the Jeff Beck Group at the Roundhouse, London. Since then, I haven’t really been off-the-road in five amazing decades. ‘Sebastian’ took on a whole new life when an orchestra and choir were added for our first album, and ‘Judy Teen’ in early 1974 turned us into bona fide, Top Of The Pops pop stars. Still a wandering minstrel, I wouldn’t have it any other way. The shows in December last year were a joy, and I cannot wait to get out there and celebrate once more”.

These very special shows will include songs from the vast and eclectic Harley Songbook. ‘Mr Soft’, ‘Judy Teen’, ‘Sebastian’ and the legendary ‘Make Me Smile’ and more from an incredible career.

Rod Stewart, who covered ‘A Friend For Life’, describes him as “One of the finest lyricists Britain has produced.” Record Collector said: “Harley’s eloquent, on-the-edge shows never fail to impress”. Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel have always been formidable performers and these further ‘50 Years A Rebel – Live On Stage’ Anniversary shows will be a tour de force.

STEVE HARLEY

‘50 YEARS A REBEL – LIVE ON STAGE’ TOUR 2023

Nov 28^th
Bristol St Georges