Album: Shine on Brightly by Procol Harum (1968)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: Eagle Records
Format: Album

Description: Shine On Brightly, by the UK band Procol Harum, was released in 1968 and consolidated the success of their debut album; it was influential in the development of progressive rock by breaking all pop and rock music standards with the 17-minute epic "In Held Twas in I", which marked the beginning of the lengthy progressive rock suites that would occur later in the 1970s.
Matthew Fisher - organ; also: vocal on "In The Autumn of My Madness, piano on "Grand Finale"
Dave Knights - bass guitar
B.J. Wilson - drums
Robin Trower - guitar; also co-lead vocal with Gary Brooker on "Wish Me Well"
Gary Brooker - piano and vocals
Keith Reid - lyrics

Artist Background: Procol Harum are a British rock band. Formed in 1967, they contributed to the development of progressive rock, and by extension, symphonic rock. Their best-known recording is their 1967 single "A Whiter Shade of Pale". Although noted for its baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music also embraces the blues, R&B and soul. Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 1960s, Album, Eagle Records

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Shine On Brightly, by the UK band Procol Harum, was released in 1968 and consolidated the success of their debut album; it was influential in the development of progressive rock by breaking all pop and rock music standards with the 17-minute epic "In Held Twas in I", which marked the beginning of the lengthy progressive rock suites that would occur later in the 1970s.
Matthew Fisher - organ; also: vocal on "In The Autumn of My Madness, piano on "Grand Finale"
Dave Knights - bass guitar
B.J. Wilson - drums
Robin Trower - guitar; also co-lead vocal with Gary Brooker on "Wish Me Well"
Gary Brooker - piano and vocals
Keith Reid - lyrics

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