The legendary singer Terry Reid, who, thanks to his incredible voice, had the nickname Super Lungs (super lungs), died at the age of 75. The cult musician also became famous for refusing bands like LED Zeppelin and Deep Purple. He died after the fight against cancer, he writes.
It was the insidious disease that was the reason why he was forced to postpone the tour last month. Singer Joe Bonamassa gave the English musician troll on Instagram. “Goodbye, my friend. It was an honor to know you as a friend and a musical mentor. I will miss our meetings and stories in Palm Springs. You were one of the best in the field and a beautiful man with a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Terry Reide. Sincere condolences to the family on this terrible day, “he wrote in a moving post.
Terry Reid was first visible as a 16-year-old when he was the frontman of the band Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers. During the tour of the Rolling Stones 1966 they performed as their supporting. Just because of the tour with Rolling Stones then refused to offer Jimmy Page, to become part of his new band – LED Zeppelin. It was not the only offer from the famous band that Reid received in his career. He also refused to invite Richie Blackmore to replace Rod Evans in Deep Purple.
