Steve Colyer

British singer-songwriter whose career took off in 1966 as a solo act on package tours with The Who and The Jeff Beck Group. His career intersected with Chris Andrews (Fleur de Lys) and Pete Swettenham (Cockney Rebel, Grapefruit) and Steve was considered to replace Graham Nash in The Hollies. Steve branched out into management and promotion of major acts (Darts, Hot Chocolate, New Seekers, Tremeloes) while still issuing periodic solo recordings and hit collaborations with David Essex. In 2004 Steve was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx and, while that hindered his vocal abilities, he went on to new success creating The Fruit & Veg Kids—a children’s project that entertains while creating awareness around childhood obesity and health.