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Living Colour

Biography

Living Colour is an American hard/funk/progressive rock band from New York City, formed in 1984.

The band consists of guitarist Vernon Reid, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and bassist Doug Wimbish who replaced Muzz Skillings in 1992. Their music is influenced by heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip hop, punk, and alternative rock. The band's lyrics range from the personal to the political, including social commentary on racism in the United States.

Living Colour has released six studio albums. The band rose to fame with their debut album Vivid in 1988. Although they scored several hits, Living Colour is best known for their signature song "Cult of Personality", which won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1990 and has been consistently used as the entrance theme for professional wrestler CM Punk since 2011.

They were named Best New Artist at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, and won their second Grammy Award for their follow-up album Time's Up (1990).

Their third album, Stain (1993), was also well received by music critics. After disbanding in 1995, Living Colour reunited in late 2000, and has since released three more studio albums: Collideøscope (2003), The Chair in the Doorway (2009) and Shade (2017).

The band has been working on new material for the follow-up to Shade.

current Lineup

Vernon Reid - Headshot
Vernon Reid
guitars, keys & vocals
Doug Wimbish - Headshot
doug wimbish
Bass Guitar
Wil Calhoun - Headshot
will calhoun
Drums & Percussion

Discography

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