Died On This Date (February 4, 1982) Alex Harvey / Scottish Rock Star
themusicsover Alex Harvey
February 5, 1935 – February 4, 1982
Born in Scotland, Alex Harvey became one of the UK’s more popular performers during rock’s glam era. He and his Sensational Alex Harvey Band packed concert halls throughout Europe thanks to their dynamic live shows and Harvey’s flamboyant persona. During his those early years, Harvey was also a member of the pit band for the London production of Hair. In the mid ’70s, the Sensational Alex Harvey Band scored a couple of UK hits, “Boston Tea Party,” and a cover of Tom Jones’ “Delilah.” Alex Harvey suffered a fatal heart attack on February 4, 1982, the day before his 47th birthday.
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