Reid released his solo debut album, "Bang, Bang You're Terry Reid," in 1968 and quickly followed it up with his self-titled sophomore album in 1969. The pop-rock record featured the Donovan-penned track "Superlungs My Supergirl," which gave Reid his musical moniker "Superlungs."

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

Terry Reid, the influential British singer known for turning down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died at the age of 75. A powerful voice in rock and soul, Reid’s career intersected with major acts of the 1960s and ’70s.