Procol Harum
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Procol Harum in 2001
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Liquorice John Death (1970) |
| Origin | Southend-on-Sea, Essex |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1967–1977, 1991–present |
| Labels | Regal Zonophone, Reprise (US), A&M, Chrysalis, Deram |
| Associated acts | The Paramounts |
| Website | procolharum |
| Members |
Gary Brooker Keith Reid Geoff Whitehorn Matt Pegg Josh Phillips Geoff Dunn |
| Past members |
Dave Knights Matthew Fisher Ray Royer Bobby Harrison B.J. Wilson Robin Trower Chris Copping Dave Ball Alan Cartwright Mick Grabham Pete Solley Dee Murray Mark Brzezicki Dave Bronze Jerry Stevenson Don Snow |
Procol Harum (/ˈproʊkəl ˈhɑːrəm/) are an English rock band formed in 1967. They contributed to the development of symphonic rock, and by extension, progressive rock. Their best-known recording is their 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", which is considered a classic of popular music and is one of the few singles to have sold over 10 million copies. Although noted for its baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music also embraces the blues, R&B, and soul.
The Paramounts, based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, led by Gary Brooker and Robin Trower and including Chris Copping and B. J. Wilson, scored a moderate British success in 1964 with their version of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's "Poison Ivy", which reached number 35 in the UK Singles Chart. Unable to generate any follow-up success, the group disbanded in 1966.
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