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 ...
American Songwriter

5 Captivating Songs by Procol Harum Apart from “A Whiter Shade of Pale”

In 1967, Keith Reid dropped out of school to pursue songwriting and formed Procol Harum—which translated to “beyond these things” in Latin—with bandmate and co-writer Gary Brooker soon after. That ...
Billboard

Gary Brooker of Procol Harum Discusses First New Album in 14 Years

The venerable British group behind classic rock smashes like "Conquistador" and "Whiter Shade Of Pale" releases Novum, their first new album in 14 years, on April 21. By Gary Graff There are plenty of ...
BBC

Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale lyricist Keith Reid dies

Reid played no instruments, but his oblique, literary lyrics were a crucial element of Procol Harum's appeal Keith Reid, the lyricist who co-wrote Procol Harum's timeless classic A Whiter Shade Of ...
Deadline.com

Keith Reid Dies: Procol Harum Lyricist On ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ And Other Hits Was 76

Keith Reid, who cowrote the lyrics for most of Procol Harum’s original songs, died March 23 of cancer, his wife confirmed. No details on location were provided. Reid was a writer on Procol Harum’s ...