Procol Harum
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| Also known as | Liquorice John Death (1970) |
| Members | Gary Brooker |
| Robin Trower | |
| Matthew Fisher | |
| Keith Reid | |
| Genres | Progressive Rock |
| Art Rock | |
| Psychedelic Rock | |
| Blues Rock | |
| Hard Rock | |
| Symphonic Rock | |
| Proto-prog | |
| Awards | Grammy Hall of Fame |
| Brit Award for British Single | |
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| ID | 618694 |
About Procol Harum
Procol Harum are an English rock band formed in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies. Although noted for their baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music also embraces the blues, R&B, and soul.
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Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker dies at 76
...Gary Brooker, the frontman of 1960s rock band Procol Harum, has died at the age of 76, his record label has confirmed...
Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker dies at 76
Gary Brooker , the frontman of 1960s Rock Band Procol Harum , has died at the Age Of 76, his Record Label has confirmed.
The London-born singer led The Band throughout their 55-year history, co-writing and singing their most famous song, 1967's A Whiter Shade Of Pale.
He was appointed an OBE in 2003, and A Whiter Shade Of Pale was honoured by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Brooker died at his home from cancer on Saturday,
" He lit up any room he entered, and his kindness to a multilingual family of fans was legendary, " they wrote in tribute.
" He was notable for his individuality, integrity, and occasionally stubborn eccentricity. His mordant wit, and appetite for the ridiculous, made him a priceless raconteur. "
Brooker also toured heavily with Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr , and played with Sir Paul Mccartney , Bill Wyman , George Harrison , the Alan Parsons Project and many others.
In 1996, he appeared alongside Madonna in Alan Parker 's Film Adaptation of Evita.
Source of news: bbc.com
