Terry Reid, 19 and beautiful and full of range, soul and energy, gets approached by his pal, Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page. I’m forming a band, Page tells him, and I’d like you to be my singer. Thanks,

The maverick musician, who also turned down Deep Purple, played his final concert in April in. Here’s what happened.

Terry Reid, Legendary Musician Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin, Dies at 75 originally appeared on Parade. Terry Reid, the iconic British singer and guitarist known for turning down lead singer roles with legendary bands Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has passed away at the age of 75.