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.

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.