Vernon Reid

This article is about the British American musician. For the New Zealand politician, see Vernon Reed.

Vernon Reid
Reid in 2016
Reid in 2016
Background information
Birth nameVernon Alphonsus Reid
Born (1958-08-22) 22 August 1958 (age 66)
London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1979–present
LabelsMascot
Websitewww.facebook.com/vernonreid
Vernon Reid, Moers Festival 2011

Vernon Alphonsus Reid (born 22 August 1958)[1][2] is a British-born American guitarist and songwriter best known as the founder of the rock band Living Colour. Reid was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,[3] and in August 2023, was ranked #42 in Rolling Stone Magazine top 250 Greatest Guitarists of all time.[4] Critic Steve Huey writes, "[Reid's] rampant eclecticism encompasses everything from heavy metal and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz, and his anarchic, lightning-fast solos have become something of a hallmark as well."[5]

  1. ^ Erickson, Anne (22 August 2017). "This Week in Rock History August 21 – 27". Gibson.com.
  2. ^ "ACE Repertory - Vernon Reid". ASCAP.com.
  3. ^ Fricke, David (3 December 2010). "100 Greatest Guitarists: David Fricke's Picks". Rolling Stone.
  4. ^ "The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Rolling Stone. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  5. ^ Vernon Reid at AllMusic