Vernon Reid is an American songwriter and guitarist who was born in Britain, but raised in New York City. He is famous for being the founder and songwriter for the band Living Colour, which was formed in New York City in 1984.
He formed the group in 1984 and remained with it until 1995 when it broke up. The group was reformed in 2000 and Reid has been with them since to produce 3 more albums for a total of 6 albums for the band since its creation.
Reid also had a successful solo career with other groups and as a sideman for Jack Bruce, Geri Allen, and more.
Genre
Alternative metal, funk metal, heavy metal, funk rock
Labels
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Artist Website Link: https://www.facebook.com/vernonreid
Discography
with Living Colour
Vivid (1988)
with Masque
Mistaken Identity (Sony, 1996)
Known Unknown (Sony, 2004)
Other True Self (2006)
with Yohimbe Brothers
Front End Lifter (2002)
The Tao of Yo (2004)
MultiTracks
Living Colour | Cult Of Personality (Vernon Reid guitar only)