Procol Harum
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For the band's self-titled debut album, see Procol Harum (album).
Procol Harum (/ˈproʊkəl ˈhɑːrəm/) were an English rock band formed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles to have sold more than 10 million copies.[4] Although noted for their baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music is described as psychedelic rock and proto-prog with hints of the blues, R&B, and soul.
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Also known as | The Pinewoods (1967), Liquorice John Death (1970) |
Origin | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England |
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Years active | 1967 (1967)–1977 (1977), 1991 (1991)–2022 (2022) |
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In 2018, the band was honoured by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was inducted into the new Singles category.[5][6]