Vernon Reid
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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 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.
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