Terry Reid's thunderous performance of Live Life on The Old Grey Whistle Test back in 1973, promoting his latest album at that time, River.
Terry Reid - Vocals, Guitar
Lee Miles - Bass
Soko Richardson - Drums.
Terry Reid is a relatively unsung legend. With his incredible voice (that earned him the nickname “Superlungs”), spot-on songwriting, and underrated guitar skills, Reid invented new sounds and others followed suit. His 1973 LP, River, is an under-the-radar but deeply loved album.
Often described as the 'musician's musician', Terry enjoyed great success right from the get go in his career, opening for The Rolling Stones at 16 years of age for their 23 date UK tour in 1966, even leading to Aretha Franklin infamously saying in 1968;
"There are only three things happening in England: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Terry Reid.”
Not bad praise, eh?
He was the first vocalist that Jimmy Page approached about the possibility of fronting a band he was starting, however, due to touring commitments, had to turn him down and advised him to check out Robert Plant - the rest as they say, is history!
While Terry didn't reach the heights that his talents should have taken him for whatever reason, he still managed to release 6 albums throughout his career - all of which I would say are essential listening.
One of the finest talents to have come out of the UK, by far.
27 янв 2022
