Terry Reid has been remembered as a “stunning individual and soul”.
Terry Reid has been remembered as a ‘stunning individual and soul’
The legendary rock singer famously referred to as ‘Tremendous Lungs’ who as soon as turned down affords from Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple died aged 75, it emerged on Tuesday (05.08.25.)
Main tributes was guitarist Joe Bonamassa, who issued a press release saying about Terry: “One of many best to ever do it and a gorgeous individual and soul.”
He added in his social media tribute: “Goodbye my good friend. It was an honour to get to know you as good friend and a musical mentor. I’ll miss our hangs and tales in Palm Springs. Relaxation in peace Terry Reid. My deepest condolences to his household on this horrible day.”
Born in Cambridge, Terry first rose to fame as a youngster, fronting soul group Peter Jay and The Jaywalkers earlier than supporting The Rolling Stones on their 1966 US tour.
He was famous for his unimaginable vocal energy, which earned him the nickname ‘Tremendous Lungs’.
His debut solo album, Bang Bang, You’re Terry Reid (1968), launched underneath Mickie Most’s administration, cemented his place within the rock pantheon.
Terry’s profession was marked by near-misses with a few of rock’s greatest names.
Reflecting in 2023 on his choice to show down Jimmy Web page’s Led Zeppelin, Terry stated: “I used to be very pleasant with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. Keith requested me to assist the Stones within the States, however then shortly afterwards, Jimmy wished me to hitch his new band.
“I used to be torn. Ultimately, I put the ball in Jimmy’s courtroom. I stated: ‘You’d higher communicate to Keith and inform him I’m not going.’ However Jimmy bottled it.
“He stated: ‘I’m not having him shoot me within the f****** leg.’ Even then, Keith had a popularity. So I ended up going to America with the Stones. I even performed with them at Altamont.”
Terry additionally revealed he was supplied the prospect to switch Rod Evans in Deep Purple.
He added: “I’m undecided what body I used to be in once I was requested. I believe it was when Ritchie was doing it initially. Or possibly afterwards. Or possibly inbetween. I had gone to California and it’s all a bit imprecise. However Blackmore was a superb guitar participant, wasn’t he? I noticed him in Screaming Lord Sutch’s Savages. Sutch used to chase him across the stage with an axe.”
The singer was pressured to postpone his 2025 autumn tour throughout the UK, Eire and Norway as a result of his most cancers remedy, together with a deliberate look on the St Ives September Pageant.
A press release in early July stated: “Terry is very upset about this as his 2024 tour was so profitable and he had been wanting ahead to taking part in some new cities and venues plus outdated faves, in addition to his first ever dates in Norway.”
