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Procol Harum pay tribute to A Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid, who has died aged 76

Keith Reid, the man who wrote the lyrics to Procol Harum’s A Whiter Shade of Pale, has died at the age of 76. Reports suggest that he had been suffering from cancer for the past two years. The song, ...
Billboard

Procol Harum Lyricist Keith Reid, ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ Co-Writer, Dies at 76

"His lyrics were one of a kind and helped to shape the music created by the band," Procol Harum said in a statement. By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast Songwriter Keith Reid — ...
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1967 classic rock anthem ranked among the ‘greatest songs of all time’—‘one of the most beautiful songs ever written’

The song is one of the most played of all time.
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Procol Harum Frontman Gary Brooker Dies of Cancer at 76: 'A Brightly Shining, Irreplaceable Light'

Gary Brooker wrote and sang the band's biggest hit, "A Whiter Shade of Pale" Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker, who co-wrote and sang the band's biggest hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale," has died. He was ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Watch Billy Joel Honor Gary Brooker With Procol Harum Cover

Billy Joel honored the memory of Procol Harum co-founder Gary Brooker during his performance on Saturday, Feb. 26. “A great singer and piano player just passed away,” Joel noted from the stage during ...
American Songwriter

Procol Harum’s Second-Biggest Hit After “A Whiter Shade of Pale” Was Written Years Before the Band Formed

Several months after releasing their highest-charting hit “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” which went to No. 5 in the U.S., Procol Harum had more movement in the UK, peaking at No. 6 with their second single ...
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Procol Harum didn’t expect 50th anniversary album Novum to be their last

In 2017 Procol Harum released their 12th album, Novum. Marking the band’s 50th anniversary, it proved to be their final studio release – but when vocalist Gary Brooker (1945-2022) and new-recruit ...
American Songwriter

Procol Harum Singer, Founding Member Gary Brooker Dies, 76; Ringo Starr, Billy Joel, Paul Stanley, and More Pay Tribute

Gary Brooker, singer and founding member of British rock band Procol Harum died on Feb. 19, following a battle with cancer. He was 76. “With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19, ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Procol Harum Founder Gary Brooker Dead at 76

Gary Brooker, singer and one of the founders of Procol Harum, died this past weekend at age 76. "With the deepest regret, we must announce the death on Feb. 19, 2022, of Gary Brooker MBE," a tweet ...
The Guardian

Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale tops most-played list

Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale is the most-played song in public places of the last 75 years, according to a chart compiled by BBC Radio 2. Its whirling organ riff and nostalgic tone kept it at ...
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Keith Reid, Co-Writer of Procol Harum’s ‘Whiter Shade of Pale,’ Dies at 76

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Songwriter Keith Reid, the lyricist for the 1960s rock legends Procol Harum, who co-wrote the band’s top-rated song “A Whiter ...