Gary Brooker has passed away (Procol Harum)
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Topic: Gary Brooker has passed away (Procol Harum)
Posted By: Zeph
Subject: Gary Brooker has passed away (Procol Harum)
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 12:56
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Sadly, Gary Brooker, lead singer and the only member of Procol Harum that was a contributing member from the very beginning to this day, passed away today due to cancer. The band has released a https://procolharum.com/gary-brooker-obituary.htm" rel="nofollow - statement .
Procol Harum has had a special place for me since I discovered them. Especially some live performances really brought their music to life. One of the earliest acts that are recognized by PA. Gary was a fenomenal singer and artist and he shall be missed.  |
With the deepest regret we must announce the death on 19 February 2022 of Gary Brooker MBE, singer, pianist and composer of Procol Harum, and a brightly-shining, irreplaceable light in the music industry. Aged 76, he had been receiving treatment for cancer, but died peacefully at home.Replies:
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 12:58
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Please return refer to the RIP thread in General Music Discussions for additional posts. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 14:08
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RiP to my biggest inspiration when i was in a band for a short time. A huge contributer to melody. -------------  
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Posted By: Progfan1958
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 14:32
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One of the most soulful singers in rock. He will certainly be missed. He's now gone off to join his close friend George Harrison in the Great Beyond.
------------- Progfan1958 "Peace to you all" "La paix est avec vous" "Pax vobiscum" "Al salaam a'alaykum" "Vrede zij met u allen" "Shalom aleichem" |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 14:42
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RIP ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: octopus-4
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 14:45
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Part of my childhood's soundtrack. Unforgettable. ------------- I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution |
Posted By: twosteves
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 16:35
| Great band such a unique sound ---RIP. |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: February 22 2022 at 18:20
| These are really sad news. He was not only a great composer, singer, pianist and artist, but also a great human being. May he rest in peace. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: February 23 2022 at 00:05
| RIP Gary Brooker , lovely voice and excellent organist. Not many bands maintained their relevance as much as Procol did through that 1967-1975 era of ''Progressive Rock Music''. Will be sadly missed by a great many. |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: February 23 2022 at 05:37
| Sad news. RIP. |
Posted By: Philchem8
Date Posted: February 23 2022 at 16:51
| Nice thread, but I'm assuming this should continue under the RIP thread in the General Music Discussion so posted there. |
Posted By: Olape
Date Posted: February 24 2022 at 12:05
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Sad news! RIP Gary Brooker! ------------- 
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Posted By: Old Father Thames
Date Posted: February 24 2022 at 20:35
| This one hurts deeply. I was fortunate enough to meet him once back in the late 90s when he was part of Ringo's All-Star Band and he was the nicest guy. Procol Harum are a favorite and a huge influence on me musically. RIP, Sir. |