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3 unusual facts about Procol Harum


Burns Howff

James Dewar, known as Jimmy Dewar later formed The Robin Trower Band with ex Procol Harum guitarist Robin Trower and drummer Reg Isadore.

Sounds of the Seventies

Variations included Alan Black's regular closing theme, which was the piano and voice coda from Pilgrim's Progress by Procol Harum.

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

The book was inspired by the song "Grand Hotel" by British rock band Procol Harum.


Jerry Stevenson

In 1991 Procol Harum re-formed and began recording a new album called The Prodigal Stranger.

Jerry Stevenson, (born in Kent, England) is a guitar and mandolin player who has worked with Barbara Dickson, Procol Harum and is currently a member of Be Sharp.

Secrets of the Hive

Secrets of the Hive, by Procol Harum, is a 2 CD best-of album that was released in 2007 to mark the 40th anniversary of their first single, A Whiter Shade of Pale.


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Jerry Stevenson

After Trower declined to play on The Prodigal Stranger promotional tour, Tim Renwick played guitar on the initial tour dates, soon to be replaced by Geoff Whitehorn who is still with Procol Harum.

Laura Dean

Dean has created ballets including two works for The Royal Danish Ballet with the first work DELTA with a commissioned orchestral score from the composer Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, The New York City Ballet SPACE with an orchestral score The Four Sections by Steve Reich, eight ballets for The Joffrey Ballet including CREATIVE FORCE with a commissioned score Ray One by John Zeretzke.

Live at Union Chapel

It is also notable as the last Procol Harum album to feature Matthew Fisher on organ and the time Procol Harum recorded A Whiter Shade of Pale with 3 verses (previous albums and single only contained 2 verses)

One Eye to the Future – Live in Italy 2007

It is also notable as the first Procol Harum album to feature Josh Phillips, who replaced Matthew Fisher on organ.