Tag: Vernon Reid interview 1988

That time I called Vernon Reid up in Germany and told him that I liked Living Colour’s new album Vivid

By Steve Newton Way the funk back in November of 1988 I interviewed Living Colour guitarist and main songwriter Vernon Reid, who was quite the shredder back then. At the time his band was touring behind its hit debut album, Vivid, which went double platinum and featured the Grammy-winning single "Cult of Personality". I liked … Continue reading That time I called Vernon Reid up in Germany and told him that I liked Living Colour’s new album Vivid

Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid says he’s very much in awe of music

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 2, 1988 By Steve Newton Living Colour is not your typical rock 'n' roll band. Drummer William Calhoun is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music, where he won the Buddy Rich Award as an outstanding percussionist. Bassist Muzz Skillings has played salsa, jazz, and reggae in assorted bands in … Continue reading Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid says he’s very much in awe of music