Harvey James
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Harvey James |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 20, 1952(1952-09-20) |
| Age | 72 |
| Date Of Death | 2011-01-15 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Harvey James Biography
| Name | Harvey James |
| Birthday | Sep 20 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Harvey James is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on September 20, 1952 in England, United Kingdom. An Australian guitarist, he is remembered for his involvement in rock bands such as Mississippi, Sherbet, and The Party Boys. In January 2011, he died from lung cancer.
He was a bandmate in Sherbet along with lead singer He was bandmates in Sherbet with lead singer Daryl Braithwaite..
Harvey James born Harvey William James Harrop (20 September 1952 – 15 January 2011) was an English-Australian rock guitarist. He was a member of the bands Mississippi (1973–74), Ariel (1974–75), Sherbet (1976–80, 1980–81) and the Party Boys (1982–83). James was diagnosed with lung cancer in July 2010 and died on 15 January 2011, aged 58, leaving behind his three children, Gabriel, Alexandra and Joshua.
In March 1973 James (ex-Clydehouse, Sayla) joined harmony pop group, Mississippi to replace Kerryn Tolhurst on lead guitar, alongside Beeb Birtles on guitar and vocals, Graham Goble on guitar and vocals, Derek Pellicci on drums and Charlie Tumahai on bass guitar. He played on the band’s hit single, “Will I” (early 1974), and was part of their appearance at Sunbury Pop Festival in January 1974. Mississippi sailed to the United Kingdom in April 1974, working on the Sitmar Line ship, Fairsky, but stagnated there soon after arriving. Back in Australia James left the group in June, while Birtles and Goble reconstituted the band, with Pellicci, in early 1975 recruiting new members and changing their name to Little River Band.
Fay, his wife and their three children survived him.
Harvey James Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Harvey James is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Harvey James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In the 1960’s, he moved from England with his parents to Australia.
“Howzat,” his first record with Sherbet, reached #1 on the Australian singles charts.
Harvey James was born in Sheffield, England as Harvey William James Harrop in September 1952. His parents are Jim and Vera Harrop, and his sister is Veronica. The family migrated to Australia in the early 1960s. He attended Lyndale High School and joined a local group, Sayla, on guitar with John Lee on drums.
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Facts & Trivia
Harvey Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Harvey James celebrates birthday on September 20 of every year.
Who is Harvey James?
Harvey James born Harvey William James Harrop (20 September 1952 – 15 January 2011) was an English-Australian rock guitarist. He was a member of the bands Mississippi (1973–74), Ariel (1974–75), Sherbet (1976–80, 1980–81) and the Party Boys (1982–83).
What happened to Harvey James?
Sherbet guitarist Harvey James has died after a six-month battle with lung cancer. James, 58, was diagnosed with lung cancer in July last year and died in Melbourne on Saturday night. Australian pop group Sherbet, with their gold single for their record Howzat in 1976.