Why are they called East 17?

Formation (1991) The group was named East 17 after the postcode of their hometown, Walthamstow. The original roles in the band were soon altered when Brian Harvey, who was intended to be a backup singer and dancer, was made lead singer due to his vocal talent.

Are East 17 still performing?

Today, they remain a going concern after reuniting in 2006, and released their fifth studio album, the considerably rockier Dark Light, back in 2012. The lead singer and frontman of East 17 Brian Harvey was one of the most prolific pop performers of the 90s and was credited to a large amount of the group’s success.

How many UK number ones did East 17 have?

In 1994, upon the release of their second album, Steam, East 17 scored their only UK number-one single with “Stay Another Day”. Their next album, Up All Night, was released in 1995. In 1996, the group hit No.

Where does Tony Mortimer live?

Essex
Now based in Essex, where he continues recording and producing from his home studio, Tony enjoys the rewards his years as the band’s songwriter have brought him.

Do East 17 get royalties?

And, while it’s not perhaps strictly a Christmas song, Stay by East 17 was released in December 1994 and did feature some bells, fake snow, and white coats. It’s estimated to earn the band more than €100,000 annually in royalties.

Where is the band East 17 now?

Terry joins John in being the only two members to stick through the East 17 and E-17 days. He still performs with the band, which is now made up of Terry, Robbie Craig since 2014 and Terry John since 2018. We can’t keep up with the band member changes…

What are East 17 up to now?

Terry joins John in being the only two members to stick through the East 17 and E-17 days. He still performs with the band, which is now made up of Terry, Robbie Craig since 2014 and Terry John since 2018.

Is Brian Harvey homeless?

Former East 17 singer Brian Harvey says he is now homeless after being removed from a Benefits Office in the UK for abusive behaviour. “I am now going to be homeless. They have signed my death warrant,” Harvey posted on this YouTube page.

Why did e17 split up?

Brian Harvey was the lead singer of the band, adding his soulful and harmonic voice to all the choruses of the band’s hit singles. However, he was kicked out of the band in 1997, after he became embroiled in a drug-related controversy in which he had said, “It’s cool to take drugs.”

How much do the darkness make at Christmas?

The tune, Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) reportedly raked in a booming £1million a month for the band when it came runner up to Michael Andrews and Cary Jules’ Mad World for Christmas Number One, and lead singer Justin Hawkins has famously admitted he blew £150,000 on cocaine as he partook in the fast life of …