Vernon Reid & Masque

Vernon Reid is best known as the founder and guitarist of the now legendary band Living Colour. With this group, Reid kicked the stereotypical image of “black music” right in the shins. Living Color did not bring soul, crooner or rap, but a mix of hard rock, funk, reggae, pop and blues. Vernon Reid kicked the spectrum of music genres wide open for black musicians.

The sound that musicians like Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendrix get from six strings borders on the impossible. Vernon Reid also seems to be born with a guitar around his neck. He draws his inspiration not only from Santana and Hendrix, but also from James Brown and Miles Davis. Reid also worked with Mick Jagger, Public Enemy and Roots.

He describes the music he performs with his group Masque as “the place where rock, jazz, hip-hop and technology meet”. Above all, it is a burst of unstoppable energy and guitar power.

You can discover at this concert that the result is overwhelmingly good.

Facts

In In 1984, Vernon Reid started the "Black Rock Coalition" together with journalist Greg Tate. An organization that wanted to open doors for black musicians who did not want to limit themselves to the stereotypical soul, crooner or rap music. With Living Colour, Reid also put this objective into practice.

In January 1996, Vernon Reid was nominated for a Grammy for "Best Rock Instrumental", for his composition "Every Now & Then". She appeared on Santana's box set "Dance of the Rainbow Serpent" in 1995.

Vernon Reid has played as guest guitarist on albums by a diverse range of artists including Jack DeJohnette, Public Enemy, B.B. King, The Ramones, Mariah Carey, Mick Jagger, Tracy Chapman, Eye & I, Family Stand and Carlos Santana.