Living Colour Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Alternative rock Pop rock Funk rock Hard rock Alternative metal Funk metal Rap rock Heavy metal wrestling

Members

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Vernon Reid

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Supergroup B Angélique Kidjo, Buddy Guy & Vernon Reid Black Rock Coalition Mick Jagger & The Brothers of Sodom Yohimbe Brothers Ronald Shannon Jackson and The Decoding Society The Memphis Blood Jugband Singers Spectrum Road Zig Zag Power Trio Jack Bruce And The Cuicoland Express Free Form Funky Freqs DJ Logic & Friends Vernon Reid & Masque

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Doug Wimbish

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Artists United Against Apartheid The Sterling Exp Mark Stewart & Maffia Jungle Funk Fats Comet Wood, Brass & Steel Sugarhill Gang Band Mick Jagger & The Brothers of Sodom Strange Parcels Black Jack Johnson Resto World Double Edge Fats Comet and the Big Sound Barmy Army The Fat Comet Crew Brand New Funk Headfake Maffia The Static Seekers Tackhead

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Will Calhoun

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Jungle Funk The Sterling Exp Black Rock Coalition Black Jack Johnson Zig Zag Power Trio Stone Raiders Headfake Will Calhoun Quintet

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Muzz Skillings

Roles:

Bassist

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Corey Glover

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Galactic Ultraphonix Sonic Universe Disciples of Verity The Soul Rebels

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J.T. Lewis

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Herbie Hancock (band) The Rockit Band Material The Sunday Night Band SociaLybrium Henry Threadgill & Make a Move Don Pullen & The African-Brazilian Connection David Murray Quartet Harriet Tubman

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Alex Mosely
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Jerome Harris
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Carl James
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Pheeroan akLaff

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Fool Proof Henry Threadgill Very Very Circus David Murray Quartet

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About

Living Colour is an American rock band formed in 1984 in New York City, known for their eclectic blend of genres, including rock, alternative rock, funk rock, and alternative metal. The group consists of Vernon Reid (guitar), Corey Glover (vocals), Will Calhoun (drums), and Doug Wimbish (bass), who replaced the original bassist Muzz Skillings in 1992. Living Colour's music is a vibrant fusion, drawing influences from heavy metal, jazz, hip hop, and punk, and they are celebrated for their dynamic live performances and socially conscious lyrics.

How to Sound Like Living Colour

Living Colour's sound is characterized by its aggressive, groove-laden rhythm and a harmonically rich, eclectic guitar style. Vernon Reid's guitar work is both virtuosic and experimental, blending crunchy riffs with intricate solos. This sonic diversity is often achieved through the use of gear like the ESP Mirage and the PRS S2 Vela, producing both clean and distorted tones. Amplifiers such as the Mesa/Boogie Lone Star 2x12 Combo Amp contribute to their powerful, driving sound. The interplay between the tight, funk-infused bass lines and complex drum patterns creates a rhythmic foundation that is both dynamic and forceful, making Living Colour's music an exhilarating experience.

Discography

Vivid (2023 Remaster)

1988

Time's Up

1990

Biscuits

1991

Stain

1993

Collideoscope

2003

CBGB OMFUG Masters: August 19, 2005 The Bowery Collection

2005

Live from CBGB's

2005

Paris Concert

2007

The Chair in the Doorway

2009

Who Shot Ya

2016

Shade

2017

Get the Living Colour Sound

Want to sound like Living Colour? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.

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