Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid dies

Renowned lyricist and songwriter Keith Reid Dies aged 76

The songwriter of John Farnham's iconic hit, 'You're the Voice,' has died at the age of 76. Reid, the lyricist for British rockers Procol Harum, co-wrote Farnham's biggest hit. The English music writer had been battling cancer for two years. News of Reid's passing came as Farnham himself was rushed to the hospital.

Renowned lyricist and songwriter Keith Reid Dies aged 76

The songwriter of John Farnham's iconic hit, 'You're the Voice,' has died at the age of 76. Reid, the lyricist for British rockers Procol Harum, co-wrote Farnham's biggest hit. The English music writer had been battling cancer for two years. News of Reid's passing came as Farnham himself was rushed to the hospital.

Renowned lyricist and songwriter Keith Reid Dies aged 76

The songwriter of John Farnham's iconic hit, 'You're the Voice,' has died at the age of 76. Reid, the lyricist for British rockers Procol Harum, co-wrote Farnham's biggest hit. The English music writer had been battling cancer for two years. News of Reid's passing came as Farnham himself was rushed to the hospital.

Procul Harum lyricist Keith Reid dies after battling cancer for two years

The 76-year-old wrote the words for the classic chart-topper A Whiter Shade Of Pale

Keith Reid, Procol Harum lyricist and 'Whiter Shade of Pale' co-writer, dies at 76

“A Whiter Shade of Pale,” Procol Harum’s first song and its greatest popular success by far, was issued in May 1967, at the beginning of what would later be remembered as the “Summer of Love.”

Keith Reid, lyricist of 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', a song by Procol Harum that defines the Summer of Love, dies

El caso de Keith Reid es insólito en la historia del pop. Fue miembro de una banda de éxito (Procol Harum), pero ni cantaba ni tocaba ningún instrumento. Escribía las canciones. Y no se conformaba con estar en su apartamento rodeado de papeles y en busca de inspiración. Posaba en las fotos de promoción con el resto de la banda, ofrecía entrevistas e incluso viajaba con ellos a los conciertos. Era una más. Reid ha muerto este jueves a los 76 años…