East 17 are a British pop group from Walthamstow, East London. Formed in 1991, they are known for bringing dance rhythms and rap into melodic pop, as well as for the ballad “Stay Another Day”. This page introduces the band; the biography follows their story in chronological order.
What does the name East 17 mean?
The name refers to E17, the postcode associated with Walthamstow. The title of the group’s debut album, Walthamstow, makes the same connection to their East London origins.
The original members
Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell formed the original line-up. These names belong to the group’s beginnings and early recording history. Later line-up changes should be distinguished from the credits and performances on the original releases.
The music: pop, dance and rap
East 17’s catalogue offers more than one entry point. “House of Love” and “Deep” introduce the early dance and pop-rap side of the group. “Stay Another Day” places the emphasis on melody and the emotional directness of a ballad.
Listen across the releases rather than treating one song as a description of the entire catalogue. The singles guide brings together selected tracks and explains where they fit.
Explore East 17 and plan a live event
Explore the recordings, follow the band’s history and get in touch about bringing East 17 to your event. The song pages offer a closer look at individual releases, while the booking team handles enquiries about live performances.
For a festival, venue programme, corporate event or private celebration, use Booking & Contact. Include your proposed date, location and event format to help the team assess the enquiry.
