in a statement on social media. “He was notable for his individuality, integrity and occasionally stubborn eccentricity. His mordant wit, and appetite for the ridiculous, made him a priceless raconteur (and his surreal inter-song banter made a fascinating contrast with the gravitas of Procol Harum’s performances),” the band added.Brooker, born May 29, 1945, in Hackney, was best known for leading the band for 55 years, while also touring with rock legends such as Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
In 2003, he was recognized for his later humanitarian efforts with an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from the Queen of England.A lilting ode to a drunken lover set against the melody of an old church organ, the iconic tune is remembered singularly against Procol Harum’s 13-album discography.The group “never sought to replicate it,” they continued, “preferring to forge a restlessly progressive path, committed to looking forward, and making each record a ‘unique entertainment.’ ““Gary’s voice and piano were the single defining constant of Procol’s fifty-year international concert career.
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