Procol Harum

For the band's self-titled debut album, see Procol Harum (album).

Not to be confused with Boko Haram.

Procol Harum
Procol Harum c. 1968 Seated, from left: Gary Brooker, Keith Reid Standing, from left: David Knights, B. J. Wilson, Matthew Fisher, Robin Trower
Background information
Also known as	The Pinewoods (1967), Liquorice John Death (1970)
Origin	Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
Genres	Progressive rock proto-prog art rock psychedelia
Works
Years active	1967–1977 1991–2022
Labels	Fly Regal Zonophone Reprise (US) A&M Chrysalis Deram DJM
Past members	Gary Brooker Keith Reid Matthew Fisher David Knights Bobby Harrison Ray Royer B. J. Wilson Robin Trower Chris Copping Alan Cartwright Dave Ball Mick Grabham Pete Solley Dee Murray Tim Renwick Dave Bronze Mark Brzezicki Geoff Whitehorn Jerry Stevenson Don Snow Laurence Cottle Ian Wallace Josh Phillips Matt Pegg Graham Broad Henry Spinetti Geoff Dunn

Procol Harum (/ˈproʊkəl ˈhɑːrəm/) were an English rock band formed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles to have sold more than 10 million copies. Although noted for their baroque and classical influence, Procol Harum's music is described as psychedelic rock and proto-prog with hints of the blues, R&B, and soul.

In 2018, the band was honoured by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when "A Whiter Shade of Pale" was inducted into the new Singles category. They had previously been nominated as performers in 2012.