Keith Reid
English lyricist and songwriter (1946–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keith Stuart Brian Reid (19 October 1946 – 23 March 2023)[1][2] was an English lyricist and songwriter.
English lyricist and songwriter (1946–2023)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Keith Stuart Brian Reid |
| Born | (1946-10-19)19 October 1946 Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 23 March 2023(2023-03-23) (aged 76) London, England |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, progressive rock, Art rock |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, songwriter |
| Years active | 1966–2023 |
Musical artist
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. He co-founded the band with Gary Brooker. Reid was a non-performing member, he did not play any instrument, and did not record with Procol Harum. After the band's break-up in 1977, he began composing songs. Most notably, he co-wrote "You're the Voice", a UK top-10 hit for Australian singer John Farnham.