Brian Harvey Net Worth

What is Brian Harvey's Net Worth?

Brian Harvey is an English singer who has a net worth of $50 thousand. Brian Harvey is best known as the lead singer of the 1990s boy band East 17. One of the most popular boy bands in the UK during the first half of the decade, East 17 released such hit singles as "It's Alright," "Stay Another Day," and "Each Time." After the group broke up at the end of the 1990s, Harvey began a solo career in the early 2000s.

Early Life

Brian Harvey was born on August 8, 1974 in Walthamstow, London, England.

East 17

In 1991, Harvey formed the boy band East 17 with fellow Walthamstow residents Tony Mortimer, John Hendy, and Terry Coldwell. Named after the postal code of the members' hometown, the group released its debut album, "Walthamstow," in early 1993. Featuring such hit singles as "House of Love," "Deep," and "It's Alright," the album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. East 17 became known for its relatively gritty, hip hop-aligned image, which contrasted with the image of rival boy band Take That. The group released its second album, "Steam," in 1994; it spawned four top-10 hits in the UK, including East 17's only number-one song in the country, "Stay Another Day." Less successful was the group's next album, 1995's "Up All Night," which was also its last to include all the band's original members. East 17 went on to have a big hit in 1996 with the song "If You Ever," a duet with singer-songwriter Gabrielle that reached number two in the UK.

In early 1997, Harvey became embroiled in controversy after he condoned the use of ecstasy in a radio interview, claiming that he had taken a dozen pills in a single night. This resulted in a media uproar that even led to the matter being discussed in the House of Commons. East 17's reputation took a hit, and Harvey was promptly dismissed from the band. Some months later, Mortimer left the group. Eventually, in 1998, Harvey was brought back and the group was rebranded as E-17. The first single by the rebooted group, "Each Time," made it to number two in the UK. It served as the lead single to the album "Resurrection," which was overall a commercial disappointment. Dropped by its label, E-17 split up again in 1999. The group reformed in 2006, but four years later Harvey left the band for good amid missed rehearsals and canceled performances.

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Solo Career

In 2000, Harvey began his solo career as a featured artist on the song "True Step Tonight," by the UK garage duo True Steppers. Also featuring vocals from American R&B singer Donell Jones, the song made it to number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. Harvey went on to release his debut solo single, "Straight Up (No Bends)," in 2001. It reached number 26 in the UK. He subsequently released the single "Loving You (Ole Ole Ole)," a collaboration with the Refugee Crew. Featured on Harvey's debut solo album, 2002's "Solo," the single made it to number 20 in the UK. Later singles by Harvey include "I Can" and "Going Backwardz." He has also been a featured artist on some songs by rapper Cryptik Soul, including "Bang 'Em Up" and "NyteRidaz."

Other Media Appearances

In other media appearances, Harvey competed in the fourth season of the British reality television series "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" in late 2004. He ended up withdrawing from the competition after six days due to the passing of his grandmother.

Injuries and Health

In late 2001, Harvey was the victim of a knife attack in a parking lot in Nottingham. Later, in 2005, he was hospitalized after an alleged suicide attempt. Not long after that, Harvey returned to the hospital after he fell under the wheels of his moving car. He claimed that he had gotten sick from consuming too many baked potatoes, and while opening the door to vomit accidentally stepped on the accelerator, fell out, and was run over by his car.

Personal Life

From 1991 to 1995, Harvey was in a relationship with actress and television personality Danniella Westbrook. Subsequently, from 1996 to 2001, he was married to dancer Natasha Carnegie, with whom he had a daughter named Teigan.

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