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My Take
Vernon Reid is, to me, one of those guitarists who matters as much for what he stood for as for how he played. Founding Living Colour, he forced rock to reckon with Black musicianship at full volume, blending funk, jazz, and raw electricity into something genuinely his own. Rolling Stone ranking him among the greatest guitarists of all time feels well earned. What I admire most is his versatility, moving from banjo to jazz to film scoring without losing his identity. He is proof that technical brilliance and cultural conviction can coexist, and I find that pairing endlessly compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vernon Reid
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァーノン・リード
- Reading
- ゔぁーのん・りーど
- Born
- August 22, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- banjoist / guitarist / jazz guitarist / film score composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- University
- New York University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernon Reid born?
Born August 22, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Vernon Reid from?
Vernon Reid is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Vernon Reid do?
Vernon Reid works as banjoist, guitarist, jazz guitarist, film score composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.