Gary Brooker death: Procol Harum frontman discusses music legacy in resurfaced clip

Gary Brooker, frontman of 1960s rock band Procol Harum, has died of cancer aged 76.

The band, which he led throughout their 55-year history, confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Tributes to Brooker have been pouring in and following his death, a clip of him discussing his music legacy - and most famous hit- has resurfaced.

“A Whiter Shade of Pale did extremely well, I don’t think anybody’s had a better first record. Not The Beatles, not Elvis [Presley], nobody,” he said.

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