

He was replaced by Dave Ball, while Alan Cartwright (a former bandmate of Wilson's in Freddie Mack's band) took over bass from Copping, who remained on organ. Īs a four-piece, Procol Harum released Home and Broken Barricades, before Trower left in July 1971 to pursue a solo career. They were replaced by another former Paramounts member, Chris Copping. The new lineup released Procol Harum, Shine On Brightly and A Salty Dog, before Fisher and Knights left in late 1969. J." Wilson taking their respective positions. Shortly after the single was released, Royer and Harrison left Procol Harum to form Freedom, with Brooker's former Paramounts bandmates Robin Trower and Barrie "B.

For the recording of the band's debut single " A Whiter Shade of Pale", producer Denny Cordell brought in session drummer Bill Eyden in place of Harrison. Procol Harum were formed in April 1967 by former Paramounts pianist and vocalist Gary Brooker and his songwriting partner Keith Reid, who enlisted Ray Royer, David Knights, Matthew Fisher and Bobby Harrison for the group's initial incarnation.

Wilson was Procol Harum's drummer from their 1967 formation until their first disbandment in 1977.
