Tony Mortimer is the sensitive one who wrote the tear-jerker “Stay Another Day.” If he died, the nation would probably have a collective cry. But today, Tony is busy being alive. In fact, he recently announced a new solo album and joked that he’s still trying to get his hair to behave like it did in 1994. He’s fine. He’s probably drinking tea and judging Brian’s crumpet selection from a distance.
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Here’s a surprising fact: Tony once refused to perform “Stay Another Day” for ten years because he thought it was too sad. That’s like a baker refusing to sell bread. But he’s back at it now, so the song’s legacy is safe. And his legacy? Not dead. Not even a little bit.
The Other Guys: Alive and Slightly Forgotten
John Hendy and Terry Coldwell are the band’s unsung heroes. They’ve been in and out of various East 17 iterations for decades, and they’ve done it all with very little public drama. No alien abductions, no car accidents, no sad songs about crying in the rain. They’re basically the cardiovascular system of the band—quietly working while everyone else steals the spotlight. Both are alive and well. John actually runs a B&B in Essex now, and Terry does charity golf tournaments. Thrilling, right? But hey, at least they’re breathing.
Robbie Craig left the band in 1994, went on to be a songwriter for other artists, and is still very much present on this mortal coil. In fact, he recently posted a video of himself playing a keyboard while wearing a particularly aggressive floral shirt. So no deaths there, unless you count the death of good fashion sense.
East 17 Band Members Where Are They Now?
