Overview

• His death on August 5 was confirmed by his UK representative after a public crowdfunding campaign had supported his medical expenses.
• A planned UK and European tour set for September was canceled when he revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
• In the late 1960s, Reid turned down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple and recommended Robert Plant and John Bonham to Jimmy Page.
• Despite limited chart success, his 1973 album River and earlier work were reissued to renewed acclaim, and he spent the 1980s and beyond as a sought-after session vocalist.
• Tributes from Robert Plant, Joe Bonamassa and others highlighted Reid’s enduring influence and his powerhouse vocals that earned him the nickname “Superlungs.”