Gary Brooker, lead singer of Procol Harum, has died at the age of 76.

Gary Brooker, singer and pianist of the early progressive rock band Procol Harum, “A shade whiter than pale,” The unexpected but dominant hit of 1967 Summer of Love died Saturday at his home in Surrey, England. He was 76 years old. Mr. Brooker was being treated for cancer. The group said in a statement confirms …