Procol Harum's 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' Lyricist Keith Reid Passes Away at 76

Keith Reid, the lyricist for most of Procol Harum's original songs, including the hit "A Whiter Shade of Pale," has died at the age of 76 after battling cancer. Reid's sometimes-oblique lyrics kept fans guessing as to interpretations, fueling discussions that kept the band in the forefront of prog-rock in the era. Survivors include Reid's wife, identified only as Pinkey.