Vernon Reid is an influential figure in the music industry, having been born in England on August 22, 1958. He is the lead guitarist of Living Colour and co-founder of the Black Rock Coalition, and has done a lot to break down the color barrier in mainstream rock music. His work has been instrumental in bringing more diversity to the genre, and he continues to be a powerful voice in the industry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
About
Lead Guitarist of Living Colour and co-founder of the Black Rock Coalition who did a lot to shatter the color barrier in mainstream rock music.
Before Fame
He attended the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School and then New York University.
Trivia
He was ranked #66 on the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list by Rolling Stone.
Family Life
His parents are of Caribbean background, but he grew up in New York City.
Associated With
Mick Jagger was so impressed with In Living Color's performance at CBGB that he invited the group to lay down a track for his album.