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Procol Harum’s claim to fame is ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’, a huge hit in 1967. They differ from most of the bands of the 70s in the relatively prominent component to their sound, which is largely due to the voice and piano of leader Gary Brooker. In the early years, Matthew Fisher’s organ and Robin Trower’s guitar combined for a unique sound.

Procol Harum (formed 1967, London, England) is arguably the most successful “accidental” group creation — that is, a band originally assembled to take advantage of the success of a record created in the studio — in the history of progressive rock. With “A Whiter Shade of Pale” a monster hit right out of the box, the band evolved from a studio ensemble into a successful live act, their music built around an eclectic mix of blues-based rock riffs and grand classical themes. With singer/pianist Gary Brooker and lyricist Keith Reid providing the band’s entire repertory, their music evolved in decidedly linear fashion, the only major surprises coming from the periodic lineup changes that added a new instrumental voice to the proceedings. At their most accessible, as on “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador,” they were one of the most popular of progressive rock bands, their singles outselling all rivals, and their most ambitious album tracks still have a strong following.
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  • JLucasACDC

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRDwb7TLBJM

    12 days ago

  • RottingGrass

    They have in fact made more than one fucking song.

    18 days ago

  • alexjohanssen

    A Whiter Shade Of Pale

    19 days ago

  • fabioestefano

    A Whiter Shade Of Pale ♥

    last month

  • JLucasACDC

    home is great!!!!!

    December 2011

  • azachel

    Wake up! Album Grand Hotel <---masterpiece

    December 2011

  • JLucasACDC

    Procol Harum (Self Tittled album) is spectacular +1

    December 2011

  • mynameisMIRA

    definitely agree with you @VelvetMesgue. Procol Harum (Self Tittled album) is spectacular!

    December 2011

  • Tim86Tom

    A Whiter Shade Of Pale - ах вот кто ее написал то, чертовски знакомый мотив

    December 2011

  • Tenozuma

    My favourite album keeps changing... Broken Barricades, A Salty Dog, Exotic Birds and Fruit, Shine on Brightly... the first one I bought (Home)... They're just such a good band.

    December 2011

  • EdgarCK

    soulful genius

    November 2011

  • RenoCola

    love their haircuts

    October 2011

  • VelvetMesgue

    One hit wonder? but his first album is spectacular

    October 2011

  • infernostrike

    In held twas in I is much more of a masterpiece than a whiter shade of pale. Oh well great band nonetheless.

    September 2011

  • hugojeda

    great band

    August 2011

  • BadKittyRocks

    <3 A WHITER SHADE OF PALE <3

    August 2011

  • Big_Dip

    Weisselklenzenacht is sheer bliss.

    June 2011

  • Vigridr

    No In Held 'Twas in I is the best by far

    June 2011

  • alfapp

    ... one of their best, yes

    June 2011

  • Tragically_1337

    A Salty Dog is their best song.

    May 2011
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