vernon reid

Article from Guitar World magazine 2023 read and commented on by PJ Pat on the It's 1 Louder podcast. Vernon Reid interview and article by Matt Wake. 

Vernon Reid, the accomplished guitarist and founding member of the groundbreaking band Living Colour, has been a trailblazer in the realms of rock and fusion. Born in London in 1958, Reid's innovative approach to the guitar has made a lasting impact on the music scene. As the driving force behind Living Colour, he played a pivotal role in the band's success, notably with their Grammy-winning album "Vivid." Reid's versatile style seamlessly blends elements of rock, jazz, and funk, showcasing his virtuosity and musical dexterity. His contributions to the evolution of guitar playing and his commitment to pushing boundaries continue to solidify Vernon Reid's status as a revered figure in the world of contemporary music.

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Prepare to have your mind blown by Michael King, founder of Cowbrand Design. 

Michael is an authority on vintage Chicago-made guitars (Kay, Regal, etc), a repair ninja, an early adopter of 3D printing and CNC machines, a designer, and the creator of some of the most stunning electric guitars around. On this week's podcast, we talk about his start working at a hobby store as a kid, the influence that Scott Chinery's Blue guitars had on his early work, the magic found in Kay electrics (and how to fix them), his residency with  Bantam Tools and so much more. 

We also talk about the space-inspired guitar Michael built for Vernon Reid, how he uses 3D printing and CNCs in his builds (and where he doesn't use them), and so much more. 

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In the episode we mourn the loss and celebrate the legacy of Paul's all-time favorite guitarist, Jeff Beck, in conversation with Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. Plus, we continue our look back at 2022, with Scenes From A Rearview Mirror 2022 Part 2, including excerpts from our interviews with Aoife O’Donovan, Tears For Fears’ Curt Smith, Tori Amos, Sloan’s Chris Murphy, Don Letts, Marshall Crenshaw, and Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott.

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Veron has long defied guitar genres, expectations, and conventions. His explosive work leading Living Colour turned everyone's head in the age of hair metal, and ever since he has never stopped innovating and creating in new and unexpected ways.  Greg and Vernon Reid get deep into music and metaphysics in ways that only they can. Get ready!

1:30 - Upcoming tours with Living Colour, the complexities of touring during COVID, and a discussion about the in-depth social and metaphysical differences in types of music
16:47 - The evolution of guitar player, music, and audio engineering over time
24:58 - Music - it’s all about the context, and who you are as a player
34:44 - How Vernon approaches getting better at guitar after a lifetime of playing, and thoughts on improvisation
51:14 - Jef Lee Johnson, and how some of the greatest players alive can remain under the radar their entire lives
63:14 - Today’s modern politics, and cancel culture in music

Total Length: 90:25

Pat welcomes legendary guitarist Vernon Reid to the Zoom Room to discuss life, politics, music and his career as a founding member of the hard rock band Living Colour.

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Ken Susi talks with Veron Reid about what he's been up to during these unprecedented times.