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“A song like Eruption is about the guitar itself, but Machine Gun is about the nation at a specific point in time. Jimi Hendrix plugged into that at an unprecedented level”: Vernon Reid names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound
By Andrew Daly published
The Living Colour guitar icon explains what made George Harrison a guitar revolutionary, how John McLaughlin influenced Cult of Personality, and the underrated player who “should absolutely be included within the pantheon of rock music and guitar”

“This situation is unacceptable”: Vernon Reid has launched a campaign to give under-appreciated guitar geniuses more recognition – and it’s working wonders
By Matt Owen published
Five influential players have been highlighted by the Living Colour guitarist – and now their online profiles have exploded

Forget broken guitars – what the TSA did to Vernon Reid’s pedalboard is something else
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The Living Colour legend had his rig torn apart ahead of a recent flight, and touring guitarists can’t believe the state it’s in

Vernon Reid announces he’s joined forces with Laney Amps and talks through his playing past and present
By Matt Parker published
The pairing's official announcement video is sliced up with sequences of Reid’s blistering and inimitable lead work

Hear Steve Vai and Vernon Reid trade volcanic, high-wire shred licks in new studio remake of Living Colour's Cult of Personality
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
The re-recorded version of Living Colour's biggest hit follows the band's high-profile jam with Vai at the recent 2022 Rock In Rio festival

Warren DeMartini, Steve Stevens, Lita Ford and an all-star panel share their guitar highlights of the ‘80s
By GuitarWorld Staff last updated
Some of the biggest names in guitar look back on the era of big solos and even bigger hair to share their favorite riffs, shredders and, yes, haircuts of the decade

Grammy Awards criticized over "15-second" Eddie Van Halen tribute
By Matt Owen published
Gary Cherone, Vernon Reid and Eddie Trunk voice their disappointment at the Recording Academy’s understated tribute to the guitar great

Watch Tom Morello and an all-star cast of guitarists invite you to his Guitar Revolution camp
By Sponsored published
Morello - along with Nuno Bettencourt, John 5, Wayne Kramer, Vernon Reid, Bibi McGill and Billy Howerdel - discuss the can't-miss guitar experience
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