Overview

• Terry Reid’s representative and record label confirmed he died on August 4 after battling cancer at age 75.
• Widely nicknamed “Superlungs,” Reid raised funds through a public crowdfunding appeal to support his medical treatments this year.
• In 1968 and 1969 he declined invites to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, instead recommending Robert Plant and John Bonham to Jimmy Page.
• Reid released more than six solo albums, beginning with 1968’s Bang, Bang You’re Terry Reid, and later became a sought-after session vocalist.
• He is survived by his wife, Annette, and his passing has drawn tributes from peers and artists influenced by his powerful vocals.