Gary Brooker RIP

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Joachim Kettner
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Gary Brooker RIP

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Singer, songwriter, piano player died a couple of days ago. I read it on FB. Sad news.
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RiP. Just read on Wikipedia that his father, Harry Brooker was a professional pedal steel guitar player.
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Sad to hear, I saw him 20 some years ago with Bill Wyman and the Rhythym Kings in NYC. One of Bill's few tours. Albert Lee was there too.

RIP Gary
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Since it wasn't mentioned, he was the leader and founder of the English rock group Procol Harum.

Among their hits were:
A Whiter Shade of Pale
Conquistador

Among the people to pass through the band was rock/blues guitarist Robin Trower.
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Post by Mike Bacciarini »

This is sad news indeed. Even late in his career he still had so much soul.....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8Iu46B2d-QM


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