For their new project, the French band SHINE invites a legendary voice of British rock: Terry Reid. "SHINE featuring Terry Reid" (3 track EP).  Terry Reid became a legend after his electrifying performances at the Isle of Wight (1970) and Glastonbury (1971) festivals. A few lucky fans still remember him playing alongside the Rolling Stones, Cream, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Alan White, Mick Taylor, Mitch Mitchell...

A night of July 2008, Guillaume Simon comes across the Glastonbury Fayre documentary film. Bewitched by Terry Reid's feats, he sets to search for him and eventually traces him at the frontiers of the Mojave Desert. Once contact is established, the two quickly get along very well. A demo of Mind Dance wins over Terry and persuades him to fly again across the Atlantic.

On June 9, 2009, Terry Reid arrives in Paris. The SHINE welcome him in their studio, a basement in the Menilmontant neighbourhood. Originally scheduled for one week, the recording session with a terrific Reid only takes two days!

On August 26, SHINE and Terry Reid meet again, this time in London for a glowing live première of 'SHINE featuring Terry Reid' at the Pigalle Club.

"A collaboration between French trip-hop band SHINE and 60/70's rock Icon Terry Reid may sound, to some, like pairing oysters with Jack Daniels, but hey, don't knock it until you've tried it we say. An outstanding live performance of the songs on this EP was the highlight of The Winelight Club's summer and the finished article of those songs recorded back in June are simply sublime. Here are two artists who should be massive in their own right, as a team they are mind blowing" – Tony K. of The Winelight Club (UK)

SHINE released their first album The Common Station in 2008. The band attracted attention by their supporting acts for Sia in London and for Morcheeba during their latest European tour. SHINE's music has since gained a worldwide audience (BBC, TV show Ugly Betty, compilations in the USA, in Europe and in Asia). They are currently working on their second LP expected early 2010.

Check out the photo sessions with Shine and Terry Reid.  Photos