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Keith Reid, English lyricist and songwriter, "best known for [writing] the lyrics of every original song released by Procol Harum, with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album" (Wikipedia), was born on October 19, 1946 (d. 2023). #KeithReid
Wikipedia: "He co-founded the band with Gary Brooker [but] was a non-performing member."
Procol Harum - "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (Keith Reid (lyrics), Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher) (2006)
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@nealfig My favorite Procol Harum album is Home. Didn't do very well. In the '80s when PH were trying for a comeback I spoke to the group's manager about it- He looked at me blankly like he'd never even heard of the thing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_(Procol_Harum_album)