Gary Brooker

Gary Brooker, MBE, (born in Hackney, east London, on 29 May 1945; died 19 February 2022) was an English singer, songwriter, and pianist, remembered as founder of the rock band Procol Harum. Brooker was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours on June 14, 2003 in recognition of his charitable services. Brooker grew up in the seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, as did most of the other founding members of Procol Harum.