13 Facts About Keith Reid

Keith Stuart Brian Reid was an English lyricist and songwriter.

Keith Reid was best known for being the songwriter who wrote the lyrics of every original song released by Procol Harum, with the exception of the songs on their 2017 album, Novum.

Keith Reid grew up in London and was Jewish, the son of a Holocaust survivor.

Keith Reid left school at an early age to pursue a songwriting career.

Keith Reid met Gary Brooker, lead singer with Procol Harum, with whom he co-wrote most of the band's songs, in 1966.

Keith Reid was an official member of Procol Harum and attended all their recording sessions and most of their concert performances, despite having no performance role in the band.

Keith Reid continued to write lyrics for the band until they disbanded in 1977.

Keith Reid has said that the dark tone of his lyric writing derives from his familial experience of the Holocaust.

Keith Reid reunited with Brooker and Procol Harum for the albums The Prodigal Stranger and The Well's on Fire.

Keith Reid wrote the lyrics for two songs by the French singer Michel Polnareff in 1966, and was co-writer for the John Farnham hit "You're the Voice".

Keith Reid moved to New York and founded a management company in 1986.

Keith Reid wrote the lyrics for the songs, which were performed by a variety of musicians, including Southside Johnny, Chris Thompson, John Waite and Michael Saxell.

Keith Reid died from colon cancer on 23 March 2023, at the age of 76.