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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Legend, 76, Pays Tribute to Late Musician Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin
Rock Legend, 76, Pays Tribute to Late Musician Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin originally appeared on Parade. paid tribute to Terry Reid, the legendary musician who turned down the chance to become Led Zeppelin's lead singer. 'Terry Reid's enthusiasm and encouragement were incredible back then … still teenagers we crashed each others' gigs and crucified Season of the Witch time and time again … So much fun. So on it. He was all of everything … such charisma,' Plant, 76, wrote via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, August, 5. 'His voice, his range … his songs capturing that carefree era… Superlungs indeed. He catapulted me into an intense new world he chose to decline … I listen now to his album The River and shed a tear for my brother in arms.' Reid, also known as 'Superlungs,' died on Monday, August 4, and his death was confirmed by Cleopatra Records on the same day. 'Terry wasn't just a legend – he was a true original. His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break your heart in a single note,' the statement read. 'But beyond the voice, Terry was warm, funny, and utterly himself – always. Working with him was never just business; it was a pleasure, a lesson, and often, a bit of beautiful chaos.' RELATED: While no official cause of death has been released at the time of publication, Reid postponed his 2025 tour in July due to cancer treatment. "Due to medical issues arising from recent treatment for cancer Terry has had to postpone his autumn 2025 UK, Irish and Norway,' he said in a statement via Facebook at the time. "Terry is especially upset about this as his 2024 tour was so successful and he had been looking forward to playing some new towns and venues plus old faves, as well as his first ever dates in Norway." Reid was who Jimmy Page first tapped to lead Led Zeppelin, but he recommended Plant for the job instead. Plant and Reid remained friends throughout Reid's life, and he even joined the 'Stairway to Heaven' singer on stage in 2004. "This man should have had my life… mind you, I'm not sure he'd want it!" Plant joked with the crowd. Reid then quipped, 'I wouldn't mind some of the money!' He is survived by his wife, Annette. Rock Legend, 76, Pays Tribute to Late Musician Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin first appeared on Parade on Aug 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Terry Reid Death News: Rock legend Terry Reid, aka 'Superlungs' passes away at 75: Deets inside
Grief looms over the entertainment industry, as another talented star, singer-songwriter, and guitarist, Terry Reid, has passed away. The British artist, who was once courted by rock titans Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, breathed his last at the age of 75. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The news of his demise was confirmed by the record label, Cleopatra Records, to USA TODAY. 'Deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and collaborator Terry Reid," the label mentioned in the statement, without clarifying the date or reason for Terry's demise. "Terry wasn't just a legend — he was a true original. His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break your heart in a single note. But beyond the voice, Terry was warm, funny, and utterly himself — always. Working with him was never just business; it was a pleasure, a lesson, and often, a bit of beautiful chaos," the statement further read. Battle with cancer Reportedly, Terry was suffering from Cancer. In July, a GoFundMe page set up on his behalf shared that the artist was "courageously battling cancer as well as numerous other serious health issues.". Terry Ried Terry Reid was born in November 1949 in St Neots, England, to parents Walter and Grace Reid. His singing talent brought him love and fame from a very young age. According to the biography on his official website, as a child, he would often accompany his mother, who picked fruit seasonally, to local orchards where he would entertain the workers by singing pop songs while sitting on a fruit crate. With age, his love for music grew. At the age of 15, Reid entered the music industry by joining the rock band Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers. It was during this period that he met music producer Mickie Most, known for his work with artists like the Animals, Donovan, and Herman's Hermits. As time progressed, Terry achieved one milestone after another and created a special space for himself in the music industry and the hearts of his audience.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
British rock icon Terry Reid, known as 'Superlungs,' dies at 75
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Terry Reid, a British powerhouse once courted by rock titans Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died. He was 75. Reid's death was confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in a statement from his record label, Cleopatra Records, with the company sharing it was "deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and collaborator Terry Reid." The date of Reid's death, nor the singer's cause of death, was disclosed. "Terry wasn't just a legend — he was a true original," the statement read. "His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break your heart in a single note. But beyond the voice, Terry was warm, funny, and utterly himself— always. Working with him was never just business; it was a pleasure, a lesson, and often, a bit of beautiful chaos." In recent months, Reid had been "courageously battling cancer as well as numerous other serious health issues," according to a GoFundMe page set up on the singer's behalf in July. A fall tour was postponed due to his ailing health. Born in St Neots, England, in November 1949 to Walter and Grace Reid, Reid's vocal prowess was apparent from an early age. As a child, Reid would accompany his mother, who worked a seasonal job as a fruit picker, to the local orchards, where he would sing pop songs for the workers as he sat atop a fruit crate, according to a biography on Reid's official website. Reid entered the professional music world in his teens, joining rock band Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers at age 15. During this time, Reid was introduced to music producer Mickie Most, who'd worked with acts such as the Animals, Donovan and Herman's Hermits. As a member of the Jaywalkers, Reid embarked on a joint tour of the U.K. in 1966, featuring a who's who of rock 'n' roll royalty that included The Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina Turner, and The Yardbirds. When The Yardbirds disbanded, Reid was drafted by guitarist Jimmy Page for his next group, The New Yardbirds, which would later become hard rock outfit Led Zeppelin. Loni Anderson dies: 'WKRP in Cincinnati' star was 79 Terry Reid carves out rock 'n' roll legacy Reid, who was readying to record his debut album and go on tour with The Rolling Stones, turned down the lead vocalist gig with The New Yardbirds and instead suggested his singing peer Robert Plant, who would go on to become the iconic frontman of Led Zeppelin. "It was a perfect combination," Reid reflected in a 2007 interview with The Independent. "Who's to say what would have happened if Jim and I had got a band? It might have been a bloody failure." The sought-after rock vocalist also famously passed on an offer to replace Rod Evans, lead singer of the British heavy metal band Deep Purple. "It was very flattering. Ritchie (Blackmore) was one hell of a guitar player," Reid told The Independent. Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne: Singer's cause of death released Reid released his solo debut album, "Bang, Bang You're Terry Reid," in 1968 and quickly followed it up with his self-titled sophomore album in 1969. The pop-rock record featured the Donovan-penned track "Superlungs My Supergirl," which gave Reid his musical moniker "Superlungs." Reid's songs have been covered by a wide range of artists, including The Hollies; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Cheap Trick; Marianne Faithfull; and Jack White's band The Raconteurs. "Over the years, we had the honor of collaborating on several projects, each one touched by his soul and spirit," Cleopatra Records said in its statement. "Whether reimagining classic songs or lending his voice to new sounds, Terry brought something timeless and uniquely his own." The statement concluded: "We'll miss the stories, the laughter, and the late-night calls filled with passion and wild ideas. Terry lived music. He was music. And we're grateful for every moment we got to share with him." Reid is survived by his wife Annette. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: British rock icon Terry Reid dies at 75 Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Engelbert Humperdinck reveals how music saved him after wife's death ahead of 89th birthday
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck has credited karaoke for keeping his music alive 'all these years' ahead of his 89th birthday. The Leicester-raised singer has revealed he will be spending his birthday with 'family and a few friends' and said he may even take part in a spot of karaoke himself. Humperdinck, who will celebrate his birthday on Friday, will perform more than 60 concerts across the world this year, after realising he needed to carry on singing following his The Last Waltz farewell tour last year. Speaking about how his music has endured, the Release Me singer said: 'Some of my songs are as fresh today as they were when I recorded them over 50 years ago, and of course, I'm very big with karaoke. 'Most of my songs are on karaoke because people love to sing them, and of course, that's what kept it alive all these many years, and I'm very happy about that.' Speaking about his own karaoke choices, he added: 'I try to sing somebody else's songs. 'I remember once I was in Hong Kong, and we went to have a meal at a Japanese restaurant, and they had karaoke there, and they were bringing it around to all the tables. 'So I decided to sing couple of my songs, that was the first time for a long time I've done that, and people were coming in from the other room to hear me sing, which was fantastic.' Humperdinck was left heartbroken in 2021 when his wife of 56 years, British actress Patricia Healey, died aged 85 due to complications related to Covid-19. She had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He said a long period of time spent at home after his last tour had convinced him to return to performing. Humperdinck said: 'I've spent January, February, March, and part of April at home, and I was climbing the wall. 'So I got on the phone with my manager, and I said, 'this is not going to work out', I said, 'I've got to get back to work', I said, 'I'm climbing the wall'. 'So anyway, I put and end to The Last Waltz, and I'm back on my feet, ready to go and tour the world for as long as God keeps my voice in shape.' The singer, who was born in India, said that when he started out, he did not think his career was 'going to last'. He said: 'I've been in the business now 58 years successfully, and things are still looking up on me, because I've just finished an album with Cleopatra Records, and it's a different kind of music that I've recorded this time, and it's unusual for me to do this sort of thing at this time in my life. 'But it all of a sudden it came to me and I decided to do it, and it's all songs from the big bands of the 80s, people like Aerosmith and Kiss, and The Cars, and Journey and people like that. 'I've taken good songs off their albums and I've recorded it my way.' Humperdinck, whose real name is Arnold Dorsey, said he had seen younger fans coming to his recent concerts after his 1968 song A Man Without Love featured in an episode of BBC drama Call The Midwife. He explained: 'It's an unbelievable, because I recorded the song 50 years ago, and they used it in the show right at the beginning and right at the end, and they played the whole song all the way through. 'And the young people watched this program, and I was getting a lot of new faces in the audiences, and these young people wanted to know what an Engelbert Humperdinck was all about. 'And of course, I welcomed them into the Humperdinck trail, and I've got a brand new audience of young people now because of that, that particular song in that particular show.' Since beginning his career in the 1950s, Humperdinck has had eight UK top 10 singles and two UK number one albums, he is best known for songs such as Release Me, The Last Waltz and There Goes My Everything. Humperdinck took on his famous stage name in 1965 after borrowing it from a famous German composer with the same name. In a previous interview, he described himself as a "struggling young man who was looking for an opportunity to get into show business" before his manager Gordon Mills handed out the names of composers to his three artists at the time. He first met his wife at the start of his career in 1953, describing the moment as love at first sight during a chance meeting with then 17-year-old Healey. 'I met her on a dance floor, and we've been dancing together ever since,' he said in 2020. The couple went on to have four children together and split their time between their homes in the UK and California before her death.
BreakingNews.ie
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Engelbert Humperdinck says karaoke kept his music alive ahead of 89th birthday
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck has credited karaoke for keeping his music alive 'all these years' ahead of his 89th birthday. The Leicester-raised singer told the PA news agency he would be spending his birthday with 'family and a few friends' and revealed he may even take part in a spot of karaoke himself. Advertisement Humperdinck, who will celebrate his birthday on Friday, will perform more than 60 concerts across the world this year, after realising he needed to carry on singing following his The Last Waltz farewell tour last year. Humperdinck said karaoke had kept his music alive (Chris Radburn/PA) Speaking about how his music has endured, the Release Me singer told PA: 'Some of my songs are as fresh today as they were when I recorded them over 50 years ago, and of course, I'm very big with karaoke. 'Most of my songs are on karaoke because people love to sing them, and of course, that's what kept it alive all these many years, and I'm very happy about that.' Speaking about his own karaoke choices, he added: 'I try to sing somebody else's songs. Advertisement 'I remember once I was in Hong Kong, and we went to have a meal at a Japanese restaurant, and they had karaoke there, and they were bringing it around to all the tables. 'So I decided to sing couple of my songs, that was the first time for a long time I've done that, and people were coming in from the other room to hear me sing, which was fantastic.' He said a long period of time spent at home after his last tour had convinced him to return to performing. Humperdinck said: 'I've spent January, February, March, and part of April at home, and I was climbing the wall. Advertisement 'So I got on the phone with my manager, and I said, 'this is not going to work out', I said, 'I've got to get back to work', I said, 'I'm climbing the wall'. 'So anyway, I put and end to The Last Waltz, and I'm back on my feet, ready to go and tour the world for as long as God keeps my voice in shape.' The singer, who was born in India, said that when he started out, he did not think his career was 'going to last'. He said: 'I've been in the business now 58 years successfully, and things are still looking up on me, because I've just finished an album with Cleopatra Records, and it's a different kind of music that I've recorded this time, and it's unusual for me to do this sort of thing at this time in my life. Advertisement 'But it all of a sudden it came to me and I decided to do it, and it's all songs from the big bands of the 80s, people like Aerosmith and Kiss, and The Cars, and Journey and people like that. 'I've taken good songs off their albums and I've recorded it my way.' Humperdinck, whose real name is Arnold Dorsey, said he had seen younger fans coming to his recent concerts after his 1968 song A Man Without Love featured in an episode of BBC drama Call The Midwife. He explained: 'It's an unbelievable, because I recorded the song 50 years ago, and they used it in the show right at the beginning and right at the end, and they played the whole song all the way through. Advertisement 'And the young people watched this program, and I was getting a lot of new faces in the audiences, and these young people wanted to know what an Engelbert Humperdinck was all about. 'And of course, I welcomed them into the Humperdinck trail, and I've got a brand new audience of young people now because of that, that particular song in that particular show.' Since beginning his career in the 1950s, Humperdinck has had eight UK top 10 singles and two UK number one albums, he is best known for songs such as Release Me, The Last Waltz and There Goes My Everything.
