It's weird, man. I've had a weird life, and I don't want to end up on the dole. I'm fed up with the plumbing. And I think it would be good to be a little pop star again.

Harvey was born in Walthamstow London and attended Sir George Monoux School from 1988-90. As E-17 the band had 2 UK Top 20 singles between 1998 to 1999 and the album Resurrection reaching the UK Top 50. During the early 1990s he was in a relationship with the EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook.

Brian Lee Harvey (born 8 August 1974) is an English musician and former lead singer of pop band East 17. Harvey was born in Walthamstow London and attended Sir George Monoux School from 1988-90.