Rock Legend, 76, Pays Tribute to Late Musician Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin originally appeared on Parade. Robert Plant paid tribute to Terry Reid, the legendary musician who turned down the chance to become Led Zeppelin’s lead singer.

Robert Plant has paid a moving tribute to Terry 'Superlungs' Reid. The late musician rejected the chance to become Led Zeppelin's frontman and subsequently recommended Plant to founding member Jimmy Page, along with late drummer John Bonham, after touring with the pair's old group, Band Of Joy.

Terry Reid, the British singer whose powerful, soulful voice earned him the nickname "Superlungs" as well as offers to join Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died after a battle with cancer, as confirmed by the Guardian.