Terry Reid, the guitarist, singer and songwriter, who was so determined to create his own way, which he rejected by Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, died after a fight against cancer.
Last month, the man, who was known as a “superry” for his scinging skills, was forced to find an upcoming tour “due to medical problems that arise from the recent treatment of cancer”, according to an official explanation at that time.
Joe Bonamassa led tribute this morning and called Reid “one of the greatest people who ever did, and a beautiful person and soul”.
“Goodbye, my friend,” wrote the blues star. “It was an honor to get to know her as a friend and as a musical mentor. I will miss our slopes and stories in Palm Springs.”
Reid was unjust as a musical Zelig, an almost man who rejected some of the greatest appearances, and actually played a crucial role in blues and heavy rocks development after supporting their 1966 tour with Peter Jay and Jaywalker (some).
It was the Link Rolling Stones who ultimately try Jimmy Pages to recruit Reid Classic rock In 2023. “I was very friendly with Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones,” he said at the time.
Keith asked me to support the stones in the States, but shortly afterwards Jimmy wanted me to join his new band. I was torn. In the end I put the ball in Jimmy's place. I said, “You should talk to Keith better and tell him that I don't go.”
“But Jimmy filled it. He said, 'I don't let him shoot him into the damn leg.' Even then, Keith had a reputation.
In fact, Reid then recommended Robert Plant and John Bonham on page after performing with the band of joy. “He needed a singer who could sing around these guitar skills,” he said too uncut, “and not everyone could do that.
Reid, clearly a determined man, also rejected Richie Blackmore's offer to replace Rod Evans in Deep Purple. “I am not sure in which framework I was when I was asked,” he admitted later.
Reid's solo career was hindered by a long -term dispute with the producer Mickie Most, who restricted his ability to publish music for several years. However, he continued to tour before he published a good critical reception in 1973. He continued to record his own music in the 1970s and published in the session in the 1980s and worked with people like Don Henley and Bonnie Raitt.
In 1991 a Trevor Horn-operated return to solo work with the driver returned and Reid continued to work until last year.