Procol Harum

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Formed 1967.

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Biography

Procol Harum are a British rock band. Formed in 1967, they contributed to the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. Their best-known recording is their 1967 single "A Whiter Shade of Pale". Although noted for its baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music also embraces the blues, R&B and soul. In October 2012, the band were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but were unsuccessful on this occasion.

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  1. Victory for Whiter Shade organist

    Thu 30 Jul 2009 16:46

    Procol Harum organist Matthew Fisher wins his long battle to be recognised as...

  2. Law Lords to hear Harum case

    Wed 22 Apr 2009 16:24

    A founding member of 1960s rock group Procol Harum, asks the House of Lords to decide...

  3. Whiter Shade 'most played' song

    Mon 13 Apr 2009 16:19

    Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale is found to be the most played song in public...

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BBC Reviews

  1. Shine On Brightly 2009

    Review of Shine On Brightly

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Listen to this and understand why Procol Harum was so feted.

  2. Secrets Of The Hive 2007

    Review of Secrets Of The Hive

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Time to trip the light fandango again...

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  1. A Whiter Shade Of Pale

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  2. Shine on Brightly

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  3. The Devil Came From Kansa

    BBC Radio 2 | Sounds of the '60s 30/03/2013

     
  4. Homberg

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  5. The Devil Came From Kansas

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