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Procol HarumΒ frontman Gary Brooker, who led the band throughout their 55-year history and co-wrote and sang their 1967 classic β€œA Whiter Shade of Pale,” died at his home from cancer on Saturday, Feb. 19. He was 76.

β€œHis first single with Procol Harum, 1967’s β€˜A Whiter Shade of Pale,’ is widely regarded as defining β€˜The Summer of Love’, yet it could scarcely have been more different from the characteristic records of that era,” Procol Harum said in a group statement.Β β€œNor was it characteristic of his own writing. Over thirteen albums Procol Harum never sought to replicate it, preferring to forge a restlessly progressive path, committed to looking forward, and making each record a β€˜unique entertainment’.”

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Fell down a rabbit hole . . . here's a recent live version of "Whiter Shade of Pale", preceded by some great little snippets of Percy Sledge, Bob Marley, etc.

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