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Terry Reid, Rock Singer Known as ‘Superlungs,’ Dies at 75  The New York Times Rock Star Who Turned Down Being the Frontman for Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple Dies at 75  yahoo.com Terry Reid, British musician championed by the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page and more, dies aged 75  The Guardian Column | Terry Reid did so much more than not join Led Zeppelin  The Washington …

Terry Reid, the guitarist, singer and songwriter who was so determined to forge his own path that he turned down offers from Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died, aged 75, following a battle with cancer. Last month, the man known as ‘Superlungs’ for his searing vocal prowess had been forced to cancel an upcoming tour “due to medical issues …