Corey Glover of Living Colour: The Sound and The Story

[@nachoballsgrande1776]

When they came out i didnt care if they were black or white i just knew it was damn good music.

[@grakkerful]

@henree simp Saw them in a little venue in San Diego back in '88. At the time I was going to a lot of punk shows. Have to say the energy at the Living Color show had energy off the freaking charts.

[@mikehesq007]

Same applies today.... good music sees no color.

[@highjinxwillie62]

Benjamin Compson unfortunately they didn’t capture that energy on their album. That’s just my opinion.

[@TheBig451]

And yet here you are, feeling the need to go out of you way to mention his race. We call that racism lite™

[@goudagirl6095]

Agreed. They RAWKED like madmen!

[@thebackyardbear]

"Cult of Personality" is one of the all-time greats. The message in the song is absolutely timeless...

[@bobthebear1246]

Absolutely. That and "Open Letter (To A Landlord)."

[@AlgoRhythmmike]

I refer to them as the first "truther" band.

[@last7509]

and never more appropriate...

[@KingNigelthegreat]

you dont sing

[@RussellsHouse]

Yeah, it may be the most well-written rock song ever.

[@hillsboroughsports2461]

Living Colour for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@migzamillion2452]

Indeed ....Amazing Band🎼!!!!

[@iamtamashii4184]

It's time

[@heaththompson6034]

Hell yes!

[@oscarpicon7164]

Yes!!

[@Metalhorn]

100%. Despite their small window of MTV fame in the late 80s, such an underrated, under-appreciated band. I just revisited Vivid. In the wake of the BLM protests, it's fascinating (and insanely depressing) that more than half of the album deals with the issues at hand. Painful to process that, actually. More importantly, though, their stuff easily goes toe to toe with the best hard rock acts of the past 40 years.

[@buckfiden607]

This guy's voice is simply incredible!!! Why is Living Colour so underrated?

[@cheranguista]

because of race stupid shit.... these guys are the real deal

[@frankspikes4867]

Because they aren't main stream anymore. They are established, and have nothing left to prove. I've been listening to them to since thier first record.

[@warpath6666]

They only did a few albums , so it was "break up time, darlin' " . I'm not sayin' that it was right ... just the way it is :)

[@frankspikes4867]

@@warpath6666 I never knew they broke up. I'll look into that. Thanks

[@guffinator70]

Because they only had one song that got any airtime, that made them a big deal for a short period of time.

[@malxolmbrixkhouse]

What's up Unc! Just so y'all know, "LIVING COLOUR" was the first band to take our band "UNLOCKING THE TRUTH" on the road and they taught us the ropes and continue to do so!

[@johnlawless5036]

Oddly enough, I think a Living Colour video led me to Unlocking The Truth. Hope your career is taking off because you guys have a great band. I encourage folks to check your music out if they are interested in young guys keeping rock alive.

[@bobthebear1246]

Awwww that's great!!

[@daweez60]

Wow! That is so cool. What a great mentore to have. I wish you success with your group. I will definently look you up and check out your music.

[@malxolmbrixkhouse]

@@daweez60 And let me know what you think!

[@Rs-rq9fd]

I love that 💜💜💜

[@stephenchesterjr1364]

Coreys voice helped me push me to sing....so grateful my dad exposed me to vivid and times up as a preteen....it pushed me into doing music

[@DM-uz7lf]

I still rock out to these guys period, 2020 and beyond.

[@debrarobinson4249]

still rocking in 2021

[@mmarcz]

Hey man, all of us "white guys" in Southern California loved your music from day one period, keep on rocking!!!

[@billyhughes9776]

Pretty sure lots of white guys from,...all parts of the world love this band -- because they're amazing.

[@ConstanceCox]

Ditto...Atlanta

[@ratatgp3926]

Brown dude here in Philippines loves this band. A lot of us here too.

[@LilliLamour]

Being from SoCal, I can assure you he's telling the truth. White guys jammed Living Colour proudly.

[@toaster1971]

Good music transcends race.

[@Deetroiter]

Saw them at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI on their Vivid 25th anniversary tour…small club, no fences, no security blocking the stage…just you practically on the same stage with them up close. By far one of the greatest gigs I’ve ever seen (and I’ve been fortunate enough to see everything from Joshua Bell to George Clinton to Teena Marie, etc). I don’t know how they did it, but I dare say these guys sounded just as good or even better than they did in their prime. No joke. If you’ve never seen these guys and you get the opportunity, do NOT pass it up.

[@MontUHURU_Mimia777]

I actually met Corey in Greenwich Village, NYC in 1994. And he's such a cool and down to earth brotha, that you'd never know he's one of the greatest rock vocalists of a generation. Thanks for this vid!

[@jasonrobison650]

MontUHURU Mimia so cool he is! Met him 2 years ago!!!

[@CROSSTATT]

I'm really glad to hear that!

[@michaels7033]

i met him a couple times...once long island in farmingdlaes 'downtown' where I found out his current drummer was a guy who worked out at my gym and i saw constantly. I then told him I'd be willing to take his drum spot for half his pay. LOL not joking! he got a kick out of it. That wouldve been the dopest gig...but I was out of practice. He signed a dollar bill for me and wrote "The root of all evil" on it./ Greatest dude ever

[@bobthebear1246]

He sure is. I've always wanted to meet him and Vernon at the very least.

[@rayvenblakk5940]

Yes, he is an acquaintance of mine and a solid guy and not tripping at ALL

[@patrickellis3338]

I made a customized jacket for Cory back in 89 and he wore it on Arsenio hall in a live performance. Thanks alot for the autographed poster you sent me , meant alot too me at 19 years old.

[@BradHilton1963]

Never questioned the skin color. Heard their music and bought the CD.

[@toaster1971]

This. Perfect comment.

[@peaceuniverse8637]

“You have the ability to change...to make things different in your own life and hopefully that will ripple across other folks and other cultures and other places” -Corey Glover

[@bobthebear1246]

My initial reaction to seeing Corey Glover looking so - dare I say - old, was one of a bit of shock. That quickly went-away when I realized that he's still obviously in good health and spirits and with a very good, sharp mind. This is such a wonderful, informative, incisive interview that really shows us the inner thought process of a (in the mid-80s) young band that dared to be different in a sea of conformity. I have always loved and appreciated Living Colour as the social and musical statements they've always been, and salute them for being such a HUGE influence on the younger generations. They have influenced so many great bands featuring People Of Color, and cannot be discounted in any way, shape or form. Plus, they were and are a killer Rock band. 🤘 Mad respect to these innovators...

[@dfgalvin]

Bob Schneider You’re right. He looks more like a Danny Glover! What a voice though.

[@newenglandoct2011]

He reminds me of Vin Diesel but Corey's eyes are prettier.

[@robertholder5083]

I was a white kid that grew up and African-Americans, this band spoke so much to me. So when it come to who heard, a county boy from N C. That's who and I turn my 3 sons on to them as well. Thanks.

[@bobthebear1246]

Great story.

[@3YearsApart1613]

nice..he gave props to King's X. Doug Pinnick has one of the greatest rock voices.

[@ajogg]

Kings X opened for them for the tour after Vivid came out. Awesome show.

[@agomodern]

From my Hometown of Houston. :)

[@PaulJohnson-vn7eh]

Dug filled in for Corey when LC was on tour and Corey was on stage playing Escariot

[@davidboon431]

The best singer I have ever heard live. He is amazing.

[@RDBradeen77]

I could not agree more David. His voice is absolutely unparalleled as far as I'm concerned.

[@drewjack5114]

I was in the 7th grade in Canada when their first album came out, I WORE THAT CASSETTE OUT!

[@robertkillian2418]

to me the Vivid album along with Faith no More influenced alternative rock of the 90s. plus Vernon Reed can shred on the guitar

[@bobthebear1246]

That is so fucking true!!!!

[@HeadNtheClouds]

And Red Hot Chili Peppers! Oh & The Urge!

[@Cattyboomstix69]

Your music has been affecting me here in 🇦🇺 since ‘93🙏🏼 THANK YOU!

[@skibootdier9488]

I was blown away by the POWER of this man's voice..

[@KammieLux]

These guys were ahead of their time and were and still such great musicians -much respect

[@paulotonedef]

Oi, I was 18 when Vivid was released. As an 18yo, Australian, white boy, Blues fan, I loved Living Colour.. Still do. Fantastic group..

[@tkb64]

Me too.....saw them 2 nights in a row 2 days a go in Australia .....Still awesome.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

What does you being white have anything to do with ANYTHING? Don’t be brainwashed by the media to think like that

[@markgater4271]

@@tkb64 damn how did I miss that...?

[@bobthebear1246]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 I know what you're saying, but please just take the statement for what it was meant to be, to show the reach that Living Colour has had all over the world, even to places and people you wouldn't have thought heard them, bridging all of us. Peace.

[@bluedhalia1884]

Hell yeah man!! Oi!

[@ricardorobbiano452]

Corey Glover is one of the best rock singer from here to eternity! Keep going music from your heart and soul!

[@UrbanHillbillyVideos]

Cool piece, great band

[@jds43099]

Man, cult of personality is life changing.

[@bobthebear1246]

OMG, yes it is. It certainly was to me when I first saw them on MTV. Still continues to give me life today. I still LOVE Living Colour!!

[@atcycle]

One of the first songs I ever paid attention to the lyrics.

[@drock1383]

Living colours vivid and times up were the soundtracks of my childhood. Not only did it reach my soul, but they helped teach me right from wrong, and that anything is possible. Livn culr bangs so hard. Information overload!!!

[@jowlorenz9555]

They were'nt just talking loud --- and saying nothing .

[@Allencorgan4951]

As a 50 year old man who has the pleasure of seeing this band twice(so far) you have been with me every second of my life from when I was 15 years old and hearing the album vivid. And always will have a very special place I my heart. Much love and profound appreciation for your art.✊

[@umyes5246]

Would seem, we've lived the same timeliness. 👍

[@Allencorgan4951]

Here's to another lifetime of awesome music my friend.​@@umyes5246

[@jainiajackson3216]

Living Colour was my first concert without my parents. In 1991. They hung around after the show and were so cool. Huge musical influence on me.

[@JonasStuart]

I can clearly remember hearing Cult of Personality for the first time and I was totally hooked! I was into rock and blues at the time and was thrilled that a black rock band had come out! Even saw them live in Melbourne. Crazy talented guys with a good message.

[@troyalcorn1184]

I loved the band before i saw this interview. Now I love the band more. I only wish to see more from this band. I completely agree with everything Corey said.

[@lauraradtke187]

Corey! We need more of your voice and music!

[@petehoeft6518]

Living Colour was in the soundtrack of my youth and, in particular, Cult of Personality was the lens of what we were seeing in the 90s and what we're seeing today. Great music and story telling!

[@MrDavidznuff]

Living Colour is big here in Brazil. I loved when he mentioned King's X.

[@Bends95]

Criminally underrated band

[@papacapp6855]

one of my all time favorite bands

[@Kevin-hq7ve]

Rockin' an Alter Bridge shirt!

[@TmanUtube]

kevin bernstein they supported AB in Sydney Australia on a side line show for a festival tour they both did here. I like both bands but thought it was a bit of an odd match up, & that AB should be the ones supporting LC.

[@bobthebear1246]

@@TmanUtube I agree with that most definitely!!

[@platformstrange1794]

Nobody's perfect.

[@MrMcGribble]

Man Corey Clover's message is right on point! Talking about someone who grew up right and is trying to open eyes.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

Still a righteous dude!

[@shezkrafty9989]

Living Colour remains in my top 5 all-time favourite bands. Musically, they are brilliant and individually they are so accomplished. I saw Corey play Judas and MY mind was blown! I am privileged to have seen them a number of times from CBGBs to Lalapalooza to a recent show in Long Island NY and everything in between. I just wish the industry would stop calling them an alternative rock band. They are heavy, tight, diverse and they are ROCK & ROLL, Green Day and Cold Play are alternative. LOL. And they are each some of the nicest guys on earth. Great interview. I love them. Thanks for posting!

[@shezkrafty9989]

@Michael O'Day RATM Another band that NEVER got the credit they should have.

[@jowlorenz9555]

How much ya wanna bet the real Judas was the only white dude in the crew ? Power to Black Jesus .

[@LordEradicus]

Damn. This interview is awesome. Always respected Corey Glover as a singer, but he was dropping total words of wisdom here.

[@TerrenceBowden-i4k]

Living Colour were badass. One of my favorite rock groups of all time.

[@grampagamingguy6833]

Living Colour defined my guitar playing. Vernon Reid helped me take that "imperfect perfect sound" into what I do today in my life. It doesn't have to really be anything, but it's perfect when it's done. Life lessons. We learn from diversity.

[@dimebag9814]

A lot of factors come into our lives that affect changes and opens our eyes. Living Colour was one that affected a great and for the better change in myself as a man and a human being. Prior to knowing them as a "black" rock band I had just figured they were a kick ass rock band...a white Rock band, as my preconceived notion of that genre was as well as my ingrained racism led me like the fool I soon realized I was. Hearing such great music as well as finding it highly relatable in my own life, I turned the corner on my racist bent. I don't know if such a great change was eventual or not, but I do know that Living Colour was the inspiration in my life to begin a process of bettering myself. I salute Corey Glover and Vernon Red for helping me open my eyes and see the true richness of diversity, acceptance of others for themselves rather than a superficial determining, and for strengthening my heart to be a man and not a caricature. I love you guys so much! Makes me wonder if you ever got the letter I wrote you so many years ago when I was a young man without a clue. ..you guys helped me find a clue. Bless you brothers in soul.

[@dingdong8473]

I saw Living Colour in Sydney Australia last night 22/12/18. Vivid was the first album I ever bought with my own money (1988), I loved it! And now, 30 years on, last night was an absolute master class from 4 of the greatest musicians from this day and age!!!

[@elephantbarrestaurantalsch9940]

Corey,s voice is one of few that continues to get better over time. Not many can claim that or do that. Great career. Absolutely amazing. True gift to the world. Fishbone, kings x and 24/7 spyz and Jimi hazel all get recommendation on this. So awesome.

[@TimesThree333]

No one ever mentions Bad Brains. Bad Brains were awesome. Saw them open for Living Colour after Stain came out.

[@meegansweeney4466]

Exactly. I was saying the same thing, when that guy was trying to think of Living Colour's name. LOL

[@donjuan7125]

So refreshing to listen to an interview with a man so open-minded and intelligent who's also a truly outstanding rock singer!

[@LouXMedina]

First live concert at 15 yrs old. NYC The Ritz 1988 w/ Royal Crescent Mob. Dr Know was watching from Vernon’s side of the stage as they covered Sailin on. I’ll never forget it.

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

Corey is one cool Man met him 6 years ago on his solo tour . GREAT chat.

[@BarekHalfhand]

These guys are still amazing in concert today... One of the most criminally underrated bands of all time

[@TheBigChad]

One of the best voices in rock. His live performance on Hall’s show was beautiful

[@matthewhenry3607]

Saw Corey Glover do a show singing for Galactic in Denver a few years back. The guy is simply amazing.

[@xtop23]

thanks for mentioning kings X corey. those guys were fire

[@davedecker1725]

xtop23 those guys ARE fire

[@SuperGaleford]

Their music was too deep for the 90’s. Now they’d be famous beyond belief.

[@jimmyfreeman5714]

Yep, Houston, TX band! They we're down with PantarA too.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

Much respect Corey!! thanks for taking the time to share a little about your life...thanks for being so approachable and humble...

[@fracturedorb1]

Time's Up was the first CD I ever bought and I still listen to it at least once a year if not more to this day. It's fucking amazing top to bottom.

[@PesterFester1966]

There's some filler but good album nonetheless.

[@gypsyfreek]

When I first heard Sevendusts Lajon Witherspoon the first thing i thought was " damn he sounds like Corey from Living Colour !"

[@screamingscarecrow4251]

Yeeess. Me too.

[@ryanperry3854]

As a young guitar player in the 80s when I heard vernons guitar I was blown away. Love this band. Then I saw the video for cult and that just cemented for me that this band was awesome. My first thought was “I think Hendrix has come back.” In music color should not matter at all. If your good. Your good. Period.

[@markgriffin9699]

The world needs more of this!!🌍

[@susonbonet5672]

Corey Glover....you ARE part of the Change! Thank you for your music and your message.

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Cult of Personality is on the soundtrack of my youth and still stands today and rocks just as hard as it did when it broke out. Never gave a damn what color they were. Ignorance and stupidity knows no color race or gender. Rock on guys. Thanks for the music and the memories.

[@ChillBuddies]

Always been a great inspiration to me..especially "Stain" was such a great record.

[@WayCoolJr27]

I saw them open for Metallica and GNR in Columbia, South Carolina. For me, they totally stole the show. They are awesome!

[@chriskeiser5809]

Open Letter (To A Landlord) and Cult of Personality are two of the most powerful songs I’ve ever heard, both musically and lyrically. One of my absolute favorite bands.

[@Carlguitar69]

Such an inspiration..So positive and genuine. Saw the band tonight in Liverpool ...as amazing as the first time, back in the day, supporting Anthrax.

[@johnforjustice2350]

One of the best songs of my younger years. Musically brilliant. Lyrical Brilliant. Performance brilliant.

[@Marc-ty5mk]

First song I heard was "Open letter to a landlord", and it blew me away.

[@dennismcquoid9751]

I bought Vivid when it first came out and it still floors me.

[@et781]

I love their rock, funk and soul ..best combo

[@davidlee3138]

11/12 years old when cult of personality came on MTV I've never been the same since thank you for the inspiration to see ❤

[@gml5347]

One of my all time favourite bands

[@rvsteve583]

could not get enough when this first album came out!!!!!!!

[@marvingonzalez6891]

Cult of Personality. Such a masterful piece of music

[@abysssss]

yeah! *:D* i'm in pensacola fl, and i can tell you that Living Colour was a very *formative* band for me ...you rock Corey! *

[@blondechick9804]

My dad loved this man. He listened to this album everyday! My dad is gone and I have this band to help me remember some really good times we had jamming tog listening to them!!

[@virginiataylor5593]

One of the greatest voices of all time. LOVE Living Colour! I have seen them three times. STAIND is my favorite album of theirs. Brilliant!

[@bikinggreg]

Shade is a GREAT album.

[@RobertErickson-ik4rf]

Every time I see them live… I’m blown away!

[@jz2604]

You are one of my favorite bands and still play your songs at the bar and everyone rocking out to it.

[@irritablearchitect]

I listen to Vivid regularly, and love it just as much now as I did at 17. Wish we had new music as good, now.

[@vonsuthoff]

*Corey... I am not worthy! I tip my hat to your vocals and "Cut of Personality" will forever be on my top tunes list!* Thank you. I am a 63 year old white rocker dude. Spent 10 years as a morning show DJ on the Mississippi Coast's first hip hop radio station back in the 80's, but I truly love all genres of music... Glad to see the rest of the world is opening it's ears as well!

[@crazy8sdrums]

Living Colour worked really hard as musicians to make really great music that changed the world. They were successful because of their hard work and persistence and creativity.

[@RogerSmith-us6dk]

Cult of Personality contains one of the best rock guitar riffs of all time. The tone itself is iconic but even better is the way it starts and stops during the verses only to go hypnotically cyclic during the bridge

[@tdcdiesel3008]

One of my favorite bands growing up, 4 guys who are amazingly skilled at their instruments individually, and together hit all of the key components I like in music: solid groove, shredding guitar and vocals that deliver the message deep into the soul. Thanks for sharing!

[@matthewhetzler4912]

Great interview. Keep doing your thing, Corey! Theater, rock and roll, etc. It’s all music.

[@benjaminelsbury683]

Thank you for the great music , I never stopped listening. I owe you so much in royalties,due to how many time I have listened to it. Thank you

[@fernandorojas6034]

He’s wearing an alter bridge shirt!! 😍

[@GDNPB]

Thank You Corey! Open letter is still one of the few songs that always makes me feel and know I'm alive.

[@ellewoods2920]

Living Colour , baby😀 ! And that voice of Corey Glover 💖 OMG .😎

[@goudagirl6095]

I always love these 'behind the music' stories, always so fascinating.

[@LaydenRobinson]

RESPECT #CoreyGlover

[@jayoleary968]

Thanks for accepting the gig. Totally Awesome Group!

[@robertcronin6603]

I'll never forget when Cult of Personality came out - we were all like "woah - these guys can bring it" - 30 years later they're still bringing it 🔥

[@cliffthompson4149]

Brother that song has had never had more significance then right now! Thank you for making that song because it is a classic that I enjoy very much! And may God bless you always brother!

[@dshepherd107]

I remember the first time I saw LC on tv when I was 21. Knocked me off my feet. Brilliant music & lyrics

[@JSloshooter]

Corey, Veron, Muzz, and Will were my favorite band of the '90s. Color has a life of its own, the music will slam you against the wall, the message will open your mind & eyes. In my opinion, Zep and Hendrix were the only other bands that matched Living Color's power. Child of the '60s, I still listen to Living Color's amplified magic...

[@86crazy8ts]

24/7 Spyz... Bad Brains... love these dudes... too bad Radio Music Box never gave these brothers some time... could have opened up the minds of so many

[@davecraft4617]

Seen them last night in Camden Nj Corey and the whole band can still bring it. Keep Rockin.

[@jjk8417]

Brilliant band. One of my all-time favourites.

[@davidroy4738]

Saw Living Colour at a club right before the album and videos. Five bucks. Nobody even knew what they looked like. Blew the goddam roof off. I've seen a ton of concerts and this one remains #1 on my list.

[@markbryant8321]

Love him great singer and always. My fav band from day one . Makes sense in what he is about one lovely guy

[@carloslanza9820]

These guys are and have been such kick ass band and great tunes. They represent total talent. Wish I'd get a chance to see them live.

[@mulletATheart]

I've always loved their music, but this is the first interview I've ever watched. I love Corey's perspective and approach. I could learn so much from him about music and life.