Living Colour

Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. The band's original lineup consisted of Vernon Reid on guitar, Muzz Skillings on bass, Corey Glover on vocals, and Will Calhoun on drums. Living Colour is known for their fusion of heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip hop, country, and alternative rock. Their lyrics often contain strong critiques of racism and Eurocentrism.

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The band's debut album, "Vivid," was released in 1988 and reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's single "Cult of Personality" won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance and became the band's signature song. In 1990, they released their second album, "Time's Up," which won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.

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In 1992, Skillings left the band and was replaced by Doug Wimbish. The band broke up in 1995 and reunited in late 2000, with the original lineup, except for Skillings. Since their reunion, they have released several more albums, including "Collideøscope" (2003), "The Chair in the Doorway" (2009), and "Shade" (2017).

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Living Colour has been influential in the rock and metal scene, challenging the boundaries of these genres by incorporating diverse musical elements and addressing social issues in their lyrics. Despite lineup changes and hiatuses, the band's innovative style and powerful performances have sustained their reputation as a pioneering force in rock music.