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My Take
Terry Reid is rock history's great what-if, the man who turned down fronting Led Zeppelin and pointed them toward Robert Plant instead. Far from a footnote, that choice makes him fascinating: he chose his own path and became a singer's singer, beloved by those who knew the difference between hype and feeling. The nickname Superlungs was earned honestly. His catalog rewards listeners willing to dig past the charts. Losing him in 2025 stung, but there is something quietly heroic about an artist who stayed true to his voice rather than chasing the spotlight he could clearly have had.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Terry Reid
- Name (Japanese)
- テリー・リード
- Reading
- てりー・りーど
- Born
- November 13, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Huntingdon, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / guitarist / songwriter / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.terryreid.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry%20Reid
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Reid born?
Born November 13, 1949 (age 76).
Where is Terry Reid from?
Terry Reid is from Huntingdon, United Kingdom.
What does Terry Reid do?
Terry Reid works as singer, guitarist, songwriter, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.