An alternative (and occasional) music posting highlighting something out of the ordinary. Perhaps of limited appeal, unconventional, experimental or just far-out ! Call it what you like (or switch it off, if you don't like). 

HE wrote 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' in 1967 with Matthew Fisher and lyricist Keith Reid with a little help from J.S. Bach. The follow up single was 'Homburg' while albums 'Shine On Brightly', 'A Salty Dog' and 'Home' sold well, though interestingly often better in America than the UK. Band personal changes saw Fisher leave and Robin Trower come and go, leaving him the clear leader of the group. In 2003 he was awarded an OBE.

Gary Brooker, pianist and founder of Procol Harum sadly passed away last weekend.

One of my favourite tracks off the 'Home' LP has always been 'Your Own Choice'. I love the false start and piano playing and the lyrics, which end with the line 'Rest-in-peace hereafter' > Gary Brooker