Vernon Reid

Guitarist

Birthday August 22, 1958

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

Age 66 years old

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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.