Grief looms over the entertainment industry, as another talented star, singer-songwriter, and guitarist, Terry Reid, has passed away. The British artist, who was once courted by rock titans Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, breathed his last at the age of 75.The news of his demise was confirmed by the record label, Cleopatra Records, to USA TODAY. “Deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and collaborator Terry Reid,” the label mentioned in the statement, without clarifying the date or reason for Terry’s demise.“Terry wasn’t just a legend — he was a true original. His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break your heart in a single note. But beyond the voice, Terry was warm, funny, and utterly himself — always. Working with him was never just business; it was a pleasure, a lesson, and often, a bit of beautiful chaos,” the statement further read.
Battle with cancer
Reportedly, Terry was suffering from Cancer. In July, a GoFundMe page set up on his behalf shared that the artist was “courageously battling cancer as well as numerous other serious health issues.”.
Terry Ried
Terry Reid was born in November 1949 in St Neots, England, to parents Walter and Grace Reid. His singing talent brought him love and fame from a very young age. According to the biography on his official website, as a child, he would often accompany his mother, who picked fruit seasonally, to local orchards where he would entertain the workers by singing pop songs while sitting on a fruit crate.With age, his love for music grew. At the age of 15, Reid entered the music industry by joining the rock band Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers. It was during this period that he met music producer Mickie Most, known for his work with artists like the Animals, Donovan, and Herman’s Hermits. As time progressed, Terry achieved one milestone after another and created a special space for himself in the music industry and the hearts of his audience.
