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The Chair In The Doorway - September 15th 2009!



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Member Since6/27/2007
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Vernon Reid
- Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Sampling, Guitar Synth


Will Calhoun
- Percussion, Drums, Tabla, Vocals, Sampling, Electronic Percussion, Water Drums, Loop


Corey Glover
- lead vocals


Doug Wimbish
- Bass, Vocals, Beats, Sound Design, Ambiance



InfluencesMiles Davis, Coltrane, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Carlos Santana, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Mahavishnu Orchestra, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Mick Jagger, Sly and the Family Stone, Bad Brains, The Clash, Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Marvin Gaye, Ronald Shannon Jackson, Last Exit, Stevie Wonder, Run-D.M.C., Prince, Public Enemy, Fishbone and the list goes on...
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 21 2009 8:00P
Sala Heiniken Madrid
Dec 22 2009 8:00P
Santiago Alquimista Lisboa
Jan 24 2010 9:00P
Rockhouse Salzburg, Salzburg
Jan 25 2010 9:00P
Szene Vienna
Jan 26 2010 9:00P
Spielboden Dornbirn
Jan 28 2010 8:00P
Stodola Warsaw
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
Klub Studio Krakow
Jan 30 2010 11:45P
Monsters of Mariaheide Erp
Jan 31 2010 8:00P
Lehenbachhalle Winterbach

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Management :
Roger Cramer : roger@livingcolour.com


For serious US booking inquiries please contact :

Bruce Solar
The Agency Group
1880 Century Park East Suite 711
Los Angeles, CA 90067 USA

email contact:
Agent: BruceSolar@theagencygroup.com
Assistant: RonnieLapone@theagencygroup.com

Ph: 310.385.2800
Fax: 310.385.1220


For serious European booking inquires, please contact :

Hubi @ tekknobase@aol.com

Website : http://www.directbookingberlin.de

During the 1980s, rock had become completely segregated and predictable; the opposite of the late '60s/early '70s, when such musically and ethnically varied artists as Jimi Hendrix, Sly & the Family Stone, and Santana ruled the Earth. But bands such as New York's Living Colour helped break down the doors by the end of the '80s, leading to a much more open-minded musical landscape that would eventually pave the way for future bands (Rage Against the Machine, Sevendust, etc.). The group (singer Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, bassist Muzz Skillings, and drummer Will Calhoun) first formed in the mid-'80s, with Reid being the only member with real prior band experience; he was a member of Ronald Shannon Jackson's experimental jazz outfit THE DECODING SOCIETY, and had recorded with Defunkt, Public Enemy, as well as issuing a solo album with Bill Frisell, 1984's Smash & Scatteration.

It took the fledgling band a few years for their sound to gel, as they honed their act at N.Y.C.'s famed CBGB's. But the group found an unlikely supporter in Mick Jagger, who took the band under his wing, produced a demo for the quartet, and helped them secure a record deal with Epic (just prior, Glover had to take a brief leave of absence from the band, as he landed a role in Oliver Stone's Vietnam War epic movie, Platoon). Living Colour's debut album, Vivid, was issued in the summer of 1988, yet it would take a few months for momentum to build. By the winter, the band's striking video for their anthem "Cult of Personality" was all over MTV, pushing Vivid to the upper reaches of the charts and to platinum certification. Living Colour also took home their first of several Grammy Awards, as "Cult" won Best Hard Rock Performance at the 1989 ceremony, and the band supported the release with a string of dates opening stadiums for the Rolling Stones' first U.S. tour in eight years that autumn.

Starting with Vivid and continuing on future albums, the band showed that rock could still convey a message (as evidenced by such tracks as "Open Letter to a Landlord," "Funny Vibe," among others). The quartet regrouped a year later for their sophomore effort, Time's Up, an album that performed respectfully on the charts but failed to live up to the expectations of their smash debut. An appearance at the inaugural Lollapalooza tour in the summer of 1991 kept the group in the public's eye, as did an EP of outtakes, Biscuits. Skillings left the group shortly thereafter (replaced by studio vet Doug Wimbish), as their darkest and most challenging release yet, Stain, was issued in 1993. Although it failed to sell as well as its predecessors, it retained the band's large and dedicated following, as Living Colour appeared to be entering an interesting and groundbreaking new musical phase of their career. The band began writing the following year for what would be their fourth full-length, but an inability to settle on a single musical direction caused friction between the members, leading to Living Colour's demise in early 1995, and the best-of Pride, was released.

In the wake of Living Colour's split, all of its former members pursued other projects. Reid issued a solo album, 1996's Mistaken Identity (as well as guesting on other artist's recordings), while Glover attempted to launch a career as a solo artist, issuing the overlooked Hymns in 1998 and finding time to appear as a VJ on VH1 and acting in the 1996 movie Loose Women. Calhoun and Wimbish remained together and launched a new outfit, the drum'n'bass-inspired Jungle Funk, who issued a self-titled debut release in 1997 (Wimbish also issued a solo album, Trippy Notes for Bass, in 1999). With Living Colour out of commission for several years by the early 21st century, Calhoun and Wimbish teamed up once more with Glover in a new outfit, Headfake, playing often in the New York City area. A few days before Christmas in 2000, Headfake played a show at CBGB's, and were joined on-stage by Reid, which led to rumors of an impending Living Colour reunion. The rumors proved to be true, as Living Colour launched their first tour together in six years during the summer of 2001.

In 2003, Living Colour returned with a deal with Sanctuary and their most experimental release to date, Collideøscope
~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide


Instant Live released Instant Live: Avalon - Boston, MA, 10/17/04. Two years later the rarities collection What's Your Favorite Color? (Remixes, B-Sides & Rarities) was released, followed by Live at CBGB's Tuesday 12/19/89, and Everything Is Possible: The Very Best of Living Colour in 2006, and released their first DVD : On Stage @ World Cafe Live, recorded December 15th 2005 @ World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA. In 2007, Living Colour also re-recorded Cult of Personality for Guitar Hero III. Guitar Hero III has sold over 14 million copies and has introduced the band and the song to a whole new audience.



Living Colour played a SAVE CBGB's benefit in NYC August 19, 2005. Check out the new live cd CBGB's Live - August 19, 2005 to be released October 28, 2008. On November 11th, 2008, Living Colour is releasing their second DVD The Paris Concert DVD, recorded at the New Morning in Paris, France - July 19th 2007. Currently they've completed work on their fifth studio album : The Chair In The Doorway, to be release on Megaforce Records, September 15, 2009.

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photolive69.com (christophe)

Christophe Bonne journée



Dec 22 2009 7:13 AM

Bonjour, les photos du concert dE Lyon sont en ligne sur le www. photolive69 .com



peace
Tina

Tina



Dec 22 2009 7:01 AM

Happy Holidays
Peace on Earth
clamp

clamp



Dec 22 2009 12:57 AM

good
Capitol room rate yesterday, it had a great
greetings
magnificent living Colour
Profanacja

Profanacja



Dec 21 2009 7:30 PM

Greetings from Polish! See you at the concert in Krakow! :)
St@cy

St@cy



Dec 21 2009 5:32 PM

Merry Merry Christmas guys!!!

LC Love, Hugs, Respect & Support always
from Oklahoma City!
South World Impro Music

South World Impro Music



Dec 21 2009 5:06 PM

Living Colour: fine overlaping, great sound and playing, thank you with heart
Kasti

Kasti



Dec 21 2009 11:10 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PEACE & MUSIC!
AudioVeNn

AudioVeNn



Dec 21 2009 9:13 AM

some pics and video of Living colour on my myspace page.
Peace..
Sabba D.J.

Sabba D.J.



Dec 21 2009 6:55 AM

Hi, happy Christmas and magnificent 2010.
johnna

johnna reed



Dec 20 2009 8:43 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR GOD BLESS ,LOVE JOHNNA REED.
Michael W.

Michael W. Humes



Dec 20 2009 5:06 PM

Thank you Fellas for you contribution to American music. Peace and Blessings to you all. Myko 1-SUN
(米)

(米)



Dec 20 2009 1:19 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD! YA'LL ROCK
Starcave

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Dec 20 2009 12:12 AM

Hi! Thank you very much for the add. You rock!
Cheers from france,
Starcave
Friki Martin

Friki Martin



Dec 19 2009 9:59 PM

Last night, I have been at Murcia. It was a great, great show. Elvis está muerto sounded really good with the part of elvis's song, very funny. Like someone in the place said: you are monsters. Greetings
Julia Santana

Julia Santana



Dec 19 2009 7:38 PM

Greetings Living Colour!

Wishing you a great holiday
& only the wonderful gifts the universe has
for you now and in the coming new year.

Peace & Love
Jools

http://www.youtube.com/user/JuliaSantana
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PLASTIFICATED

PLASTIFICATED



Dec 19 2009 1:52 PM

¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ SOYS LA CAÑA !!!!!!!!
FABULOUS IN CONCERT TONIGHT IN MURCIA
NO WORD TO EXPRESS
¡¡¡¡¡¡ VIVA LIVING COLOUR !!!!!!!!
¡¡¡¡¡¡ VIVA LIVING COLOUR !!!!!!!!
OÉ......, OÉ,OÉ,OÉ.......OÉEEE...., OÉEEEE......
¡¡¡¡ BRAVOOOOOOO..........!!!!!!!
¡¡¡¡ OLÉEEEEEEEEEEE......... !!!!!!!!!
**MISTREATED**

MISTREATED REy



Dec 19 2009 11:25 AM

Thank you so much for coming to Murcia.I'll remember your show for years.
YEYO

Aurelio Bernal Garcia



Dec 19 2009 10:48 AM

Hi, de nuevo ,decir que los que tengan la oportunidad de veros y no lo hagan , no saben lo que se pierden, ir a verlos no os defraudaran,saludos.
YEYO

Aurelio Bernal Garcia



Dec 19 2009 10:45 AM

Hi,anoche tuve la oportunidad de disfrutar de vuestro show y solo se me ocurre decir una cosa sois de P.M., me gusto mucho y que espero volver a veros muy pronto saludos.
SEVEREN

Sean Johnston



Dec 19 2009 12:15 AM

I have loved you guys since the early 80's and still do!!! Let a fan know when ATL is on your list of stops, or just come down, I'll get the gig set up, no joke, email me here, get you the details.....Sean
Flower Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Jennia

Flower Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Jennia



Dec 18 2009 10:59 PM

All Who Have Accomplished Great Things Have Had A Great Aim,
Have Fixed Their Gaze On A Goal Which Was High,
One Which Sometimes Seemed Impossible.
All You Have To Do Is Know Where You're Going.
The Answers Will Come To You Of Their Own Accord.

Always Bear In Mind That Your Own Resolution To Succeed
Is More Important Than Any Other One Thing.
Ambition Can Creep As Well As Soar.

Hey Guys

Hope Your Day Was Pleasant.
Blessing, Love, & Best Wishes For A Splendid Weekend.
Thanks For ALL Your Great Songs Mates. = ]
Be Well.

~Big Hugs!
Gina

Gina



Dec 18 2009 6:26 PM

Wishing You & Your Loved Ones A Beautiful Christmas...
Here's to Health, Happiness & Success in The New Year...

Gina ~
sonny

Sonja Still



Dec 18 2009 4:51 PM

Hope your Holiday Season is filled with Light, Love, Joy, Peace,
Happiness, Tranquility, and Clarity of Mind!
Love to You and Yours! :)

May all your dreams come to pass!!!
Much love & respect.
Warmth greetings from Germany ! :)
NRG22

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Dec 18 2009 4:00 PM

we already bout that cd
and keep playing it again and again
i remeber a song called ignorence you have made
there is someone one the door chair
who doesn t understand at all what we are doing here
all i can say is that it is not our mistake
that we don t like that person around here anymore
maybe you can play it again
greets schorse
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glow southwalesbands



Dec 18 2009 3:05 PM

fantastic gig at the globe in cardiff guys ,thank you .....
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