Red Leather (artist)

Red Leather
BornReno, Nevada, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresCountry, Rock music
Instrument(s)Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Singing
Years active2022–present
Websitehttps://red-leather.com

Red Leather is a country and rock singer-songwriter from Reno, Nevada.[1] He plays guitar and sings. His first single, titled "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood", released in 2022,[2][3] with several other singles following. His debut album, titled Reno, was released on November 17, 2023.[4]

He is well known on TikTok for his music as well as smashing a guitar a day outside of the headquarters for the record label Capital Records until they gave him a record deal, which he tore apart.

He is a very private person, never revealing his face, legal name, or age. He is a recovering addict,[1][5] being addicted to several drugs and alcohol, particularly cocaine.[5][1] He has been sober for 2 years.[1][5] He currently resides in Los Angeles.[3]

  1. ^ a b c d Bieker, Matt (25 October 2023). "Leaving the darkness behind: Reno native Red Leather went from addiction to online fame on the road to his debut album". renorn.com. Reno News and Radio. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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  4. ^ "Red Leather Puts Reno On The Map With Debut Album". Funk Punk Lives. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  5. ^ a b c Farris, Written in partnership with Sidon (2023-11-20). "Single Review: Red Leather shares the single 'BURN IN HELL' from his acclaimed debut album RENO". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2024-01-25.