Gary Brooker: British singer and founder of “Procol Harum” dies

The great British musician Gary Brooker passed away at the age of 76, after a battle with cancer. The tragic news was announced by the band “Procol Harum”, which through an announcement stated that “with deepest sorrow we must announce the death on February 19, 2022 of Gary Brooker, singer, pianist and composer of” Procol Harum “, and a glamorous , irreplaceable light in the music industry “.

Brooker with him Robin Trower formed them “The Paramounts” the 1962 and paved the way for many well-known bands, such as the Beatles and the Animals.

The 1966 founded them “Procol Harum»Together with the lyricist Keith Reid.

In fact, the song “A Whiter Shade of Pale»Was released 1967 and became the band’s biggest success, staying No. 1 in England for 6 weeks.

However, in 1977 the “Procol Harum” were disbanded and Gary Brooker pursued a solo career releasing the album “No More Fear of Flying».

Source: News Beast

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