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'Superlungs' Terry Reid, the man who turned down Led Zep and Deep Purple, dies, aged 75

English rock singer and guitarist Terry Reid performing on stage, 24th June 1973.

Terry Reid, the guitarist, singer and songwriter who was so determined to forge his own path that he turned down offers from Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died, aged 75, following a battle with cancer.

Last month, the man known as 'Superlungs' for his searing vocal prowess had been forced to cancel an upcoming tour "due to medical issues arising from recent treatment for cancer" according to an official statement at the time.

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