The British singer’s story began with electric blues and Americana, with forgotten albums and famous friends. Years later, he told me the rest.

The maverick musician, who also turned down Deep Purple, played his final concert in April in. Here’s what happened.

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."