About Keith Reid
Keith Stuart Brian Reid (19 October 1946 – 23 March 2023) was an English lyricist and songwriter. He was best known for writing the lyric of every original song released by Procol Harum, with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album, Novum. He co-founded the band with Gary Brooker. Reid was a non-performing member; he did not play any instrument or record with Procol Harum. After the band's break-up in 1977, he continued to write songs. Most notably, he co-wrote "You're the Voice", a UK top-10 hit for Australian singer John Farnham. He was best known for being the songwriter who wrote the lyrics of every original song released by Procol Harum, with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album, Novum. They began collaborating, and their composition "A Whiter Shade of Pale", Procol Harum's first single, was released in 1967.
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