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Alan Bergman, a renowned Oscar-winning lyricist known for his collaborations with his wife Marilyn Bergman and artists like Streisand and Sinatra, has died at age 99. He contributed to many classic songs and film scores, winning three Oscars and numerous nominations, leaving a lasting legacy in American music and film.
Keith Reid, the lyricist for Procol Harum, has died at the age of 76 after receiving cancer treatment for two years. Reid's poetic vision on "A Whiter Shade of Pale" made it a defining song of the 1960s. He wrote almost all of the band's lyrics across nine albums and had another chart success in 1986 with a song for Australian pop singer John Farnham, entitled "You're the Voice". Reid also released two solo albums and worked as a manager for other artists.
Keith Reid, the lyricist who co-wrote Procol Harum's hit song A Whiter Shade Of Pale, has died at the age of 76. Reid wrote all of Procol Harum's lyrics until 2017 and also wrote John Farnham's hit song You're The Voice. Although he never played any instruments, his imaginative and surreal lyrics were a crucial element of Procol Harum's appeal. Reid's family said a private funeral would be held soon.
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.
Keith Reid, the lyricist for Procol Harum and co-writer of the iconic hit "Whiter Shade of Pale," has died at the age of 76 after battling cancer. Reid's acclaim with Procol Harum came from his unusual turns of phrase and influences from classical literature on songs such as "A Salty Dog," "Conquistador," and most famously "A Whiter Shade of Pale." The song topped the U.K. singles chart and reached No. 5 in the U.S. in the summer of 1967, sold more than six million copies globally, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.