Steve Ellis, The Love Affair's vocalist, has passed away

Steve Ellis vocalist with 60’s group The Love Affair passed away after complications with a chronic illness.

Steve passed away on the 30th October 2026 peacefully and surrounded by family and friends.

The Love Affair had a massive number 1 hit in 1968 with Everlasting Love and top 40 hits with Rainbow Valley, Bringing on back the good times and A day without love before Steve went solo.

Steve recorded the song Brighton’s Calling with Brighton Duo The Bellboy’s taking it to the number 1 spot on legendary DJ Mike Read’s Heritage Chart Radio & TV. Steve has a song in the chart at the moment called Sunset off his new album Babyfaced Assassin featuring collaborations with Paul Weller.

Among the tributes Paul Weller on social media said. Our dear mate Stevie Ellis passed on last week. God bless ya Stevie safe travels everlasting love for sure.