Living Colour

Living Colour established a formidable presence with their Grammy Award-winning fusion of hard rock, funk, jazz, and alternative rock. The band formed in New York City in 1984, founded by guitarist Vernon Reid, who led earlier iterations of Vernon Reid’s Living Colour from 1984 to 1986. By 1986, a stable lineup of Corey Glover (vocals), Vernon Reid (guitar), Muzz Skillings (bass), and Will Calhoun (drums) was established. After gaining exposure at CBGB, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger produced two of their demos, leading to an Epic Records contract.

Their debut album, ‘Vivid,’ released on May 3, 1988, quickly achieved No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. Fueled by MTV’s heavy rotation of the ‘Cult of Personality’ video, the track earned a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1990.

In 2013, the band performed ‘Cult of Personality’ live at WrestleMania 29. In 2016, they released a cover of The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Who Shot Ya?’ from their ‘Mixtape’ EP and performed ‘Cult of Personality’ on The Howard Stern Show, preceding their sixth studio album, ‘Shade,’ in 2017. Living Colour remains actively engaged in the music scene, entering the studio in 2022 to record their seventh studio album. That same year, Steve Vai joined them on stage at Rock in Rio.

In 2023, the band embarked on a successful US tour alongside Extreme, showcasing their enduring live power. Living Colour is slated to perform ‘Cult of Personality’ live at WrestleMania 41 in 2025, underscoring their lasting cultural impact and continued performing legacy.