Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. Known for their fusion of heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip hop, country, and alternative rock, the band's music is characterized by the powerful vocals of lead singer Corey Glover and the innovative guitar work of Vernon Reid. Their most influential work, "Cult of Personality", won a Grammy Award and helped to bring African-American musicians into the mainstream rock music scene. Living Colour's unique blend of genres and social commentary has cemented their place in music history.