‘Imaginative’ Procol Harum lyricist Keith Reid dies aged 76

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lyricist Keith Reid who wrote the words of Procol Harum’s songs including A Whiter Shade Of Pale has died at the age of 76, the psychedelic rock band announced. Keith's imaginative, surreal and multi-layered words were a joy to Procol fans and their complexity by design was a powerful addition the Procol Harum catalogue Procol Harum Facebook page It comes after the death of Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker – who had been receiving treatment for cancer – in February last year at the age of 76. “An unparalleled lyricist, Keith wrote the words to virtually all Procol Harum songs … His lyrics were one of a kind and helped to shape the music created by the band. Keith was a lovely guy and a massive talent who will be very much missed Andy Qunta Procol Harum also said: “A private funeral will be held, and this page will be updated soon with details for those who would like to make a donation in his memory.