Lead singer and pianist Gary Brooker gave the group their trademark sound with his downbeat vocals and lush melodies, while primary lyricist Keith Reid added words that often pondered the unpredictability of fate in songs like 'A Whiter Shade of Pale,' 'A Salty Dog,' and 'Conquistador.' Their music was executed with keen skill and passion, and the band were also one of the first to experiment with large-scale orchestration as well as performing on-stage with a full symphony ensemble.
British rock group Procol Harum began life as a psychedelic band and evolved into one of the leading acts in art rock and prog rock, all without changing much about their essential approach.
