Overview

• On August 5, 2025, Reid died at age 75 after a battle with cancer and other health issues.
• In 1968 he turned down Jimmy Page’s offer to front his new band, recommending Robert Plant instead, and in 1969 he declined Richie Blackmore’s invitation to join Deep Purple.
• Between 1968 and 1979, Reid released five studio albums that earned critical praise but failed to achieve significant commercial success.
• His powerhouse, soulful voice earned him the nickname “Superlungs,” and he collaborated with or opened for artists such as Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and Cream.
• Fans and fellow musicians praised his enduring influence on rock and organized crowdfunding to support his medical care during his final illness.