Vernon Reid

Biography

Vernon Alphonsus Reid is a British-born American guitarist and songwriter, best known as the founder of the rock band Living Colour. Born on August 22, 1958, in London, England, to Montserratian parents, Reid's eclectic style encompasses heavy metal, punk, funk, R&B, and avant-garde jazz. He was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.