British rock icon and La Quinta resident Terry Reid dies at 75

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Terry Reid, a British powerhouse once courted by rock titans Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died. He was 75.

Reid's death was confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in a statement from his record label, Cleopatra Records, with the company sharing it was "deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and collaborator Terry Reid." The date of Reid's death, nor the singer's cause of death, was disclosed.

"Terry wasn't just a legend — he was a true original," the statement read. "His voice had that rare magic that could shake a room or break your heart in a single note. But beyond the voice, Terry was warm, funny, and utterly himself — always. Working with him was never just business; it was a pleasure, a lesson, and often, a bit of beautiful cha