English rock star Terry Reid, who once turned down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has passed away. He was 75. Reid’s UK rep confirmed the shocking news in a statement to the Guardian on Tuesday, August 5. Although his cause of death has not been revealed, the beloved musician’s passing follows a fight with cancer.

Terry Reid, the British singer whose powerful, soulful voice earned him the nickname "Superlungs" as well as offers to join Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died after a battle with cancer, as confirmed by the Guardian.

Terry Reid, a British musician who famously turned down roles to be in Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, died at age 75.