GaryBrooker
Gary Brooker was a British singer, keyboardist, and pianist, best known for his central role in the band Procol Harum.
- Origin
- Royaume-Uni
- Active since
- 1945
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Biography
Story
Born in 1945 in the United Kingdom, Gary Brooker is an iconic figure in progressive rock and art rock. He co-founded the band Procol Harum, renowned for its unique blend of rock and classical music, particularly with the worldwide hit 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'. His musical journey spans several decades, featuring a rich discography that includes influential albums like 'Shine on Brightly' and 'Grand Hotel'. Brooker has made a lasting impact on the music scene, both through his distinctive style and his contributions to the evolution of rock.
- 01
Co-founder of the band Procol Harum in 1967.
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Wrote the famous song 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'.
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Contributed to the evolution of progressive rock and art rock.
Selection
Discography
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- Procol Harum1967
Procol Harum
- Shine on Brightly1968
Shine on Brightly
- A Salty Dog1969
A Salty Dog
- Home1970
Home
- Broken Barricades1971
Broken Barricades
- Grand Hotel1973
Grand Hotel
- Exotic Birds and Fruit1974
Exotic Birds and Fruit
- Procol's Ninth1975
Procol's Ninth
- Something Magic1977
Something Magic
- The Prodigal Stranger1991
The Prodigal Stranger
- The Well's on Fire2003
The Well's on Fire
- Novum2017
Novum
- No More Fear of Flying1979
No More Fear of Flying
- Lead Me to the Water1982
Lead Me to the Water
- Echoes in the Night1985
Echoes in the Night
- The Paramounts1964
The Paramounts
FAQ
About the artist
Q01What is Gary Brooker's age?+
Gary Brooker was born in 1945.
Q02Where is Gary Brooker from?+
Gary Brooker is from the United Kingdom.
Q03What is Gary Brooker's role in music?+
Gary Brooker is a singer, keyboardist, and pianist.
Q04What music genres has Gary Brooker explored?+
He has explored progressive rock, art rock, and baroque pop.
Q05What are some notable albums by Gary Brooker?+
Notable works include 'Procol Harum' and 'A Salty Dog'.
Q06How long has Gary Brooker been active in music?+
Gary Brooker has been active since 1964.