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Living Colour Is An American Rock Band From New York City Formed In 1984. Stylistically The Band's Music Is A Creative Fusion Influenced By Heavy Metal Funk Jazz Hip-Hop Punk And Alternative Rock. Their Lyrics Range From The Personal To The Political Including Social Commentary On Racism In America. Living Colour Rose To Fame With Their Debut Album Vivid In 1988. Although The Band Scored A Number Of Hits They Are Best Remembered For Their Signature Anthem "Cult Of Personality" Which Won A Grammy Award For Best Hard Rock Performance In 1990. They Were Also Named Best New Artist At The 1989 MTV Video Music Awards And Won Their Second Grammy Award For Their Follow-Up Album Time's Up. After Disbanding In 1995 Living Colour Reunited In Late 2000.
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Living Colour Is An American Rock Band From New York City Formed In 1984. Stylistically The Band's Music Is A Creative Fusion Influenced By Heavy Metal Funk Jazz Hip-Hop Punk And Alternative Rock. Their Lyrics Range From The Personal To The Political Including Social Commentary On Racism In America. Living Colour Rose To Fame With Their Debut Album Vivid In 1988. Although The Band Scored A Number Of Hits They Are Best Remembered For Their Signature Anthem "Cult Of Personality" Which Won A Grammy Award For Best Hard Rock Performance In 1990. They Were Also Named Best New Artist At The 1989 MTV Video Music Awards And Won Their Second Grammy Award For Their Follow-Up Album Time's Up. After Disbanding In 1995 Living Colour Reunited In Late 2000.
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"Cult Of Personality" - 4 54 "I Want To Know" - 4 24 "Middle Man" - 3 47 "Desperate People" - 5 36 "Open Letter To A Landlord " - 5 32 "Funny Vibe" - 4 20 "Memories Can't Wait" David Byrne Jerry Harrison - 4 30 "Broken Hearts" - 4 50 "Glamour Boys" - 3 39 "What's Your Favorite Color? Theme Song " - 3 56 "Which Way To America?" - 3 41 2002 Re-Release
"Cult Of Personality" - 4 54 "I Want To Know" - 4 24 "Middle Man" - 3 47 "Desperate People" - 5 36 "Open Letter To A Landlord " - 5 32 "Funny Vibe" - 4 20 "Memories Can't Wait" David Byrne Jerry Harrison - 4 30 "Broken Hearts" - 4 50 "Glamour Boys" - 3 39 "What's Your Favorite Color? Theme Song " - 3 56 "Which Way To America?" - 3 41 "Funny Vibe Funky Vibe Mix " - 3 43 "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" Mick Jones - 2 27 "What's Your Favorite Color Theme Song Leblanc Remix " - 5 39 "Middle Man Live " - 3 49 "Cult Of Personality Live " - 4 59 Personnel
Corey Glover – Vocals Vernon Reid – Guitar Muzz Skillings – Bass Will Calhoun – Drums Charts
Album Year Chart Position 1988 Billboard 200 6 Singles Year Single Chart Position 1989 "Cult Of Personality" Billboard Hot 100 13 1988 "Cult Of Personality" Mainstream Rock Tracks 9 1989 "Glamour Boys" Billboard Hot 100 31 1989 "Glamour Boys" Mainstream Rock Tracks 26 1989 "Open Letter To A Landlord " Billboard Hot 100 82 1989 "Open Letter To A Landlord " Mainstream Rock Tracks 11 Awards
Grammy Awards Year Winner Category 1989 "Cult Of Personality" Best Hard Rock Performance
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Vivid Is Living Colour's Debut Album Which Was Released On May 3 1988. The Band Was Discovered By Mick Jagger While Playing A Show At The Legendary Punk Club CBGB's In 1987. Although They Were Considered "unique" By The Mainstream Media They Attacked The Eurocentrism And Racism Of America With Their Music. The Fact That Living Colour Is An All-Black Heavy Metal Band Drew Much Attention To The Band And The Album Which Contained Three Singles And Became One Of The Most Popular Albums Of 1988 Reaching #6 On The Billboard 200 And Certified Double Platinum By The RIAA. The Band Was Immediately Launched Into Superstar Status And Would Receive A Grammy For Their Next Studio Release. The Song "Funny Vibe" Features A Cameo Appearance From Public Enemy's Chuck D And Flavor Flav. The Album Is Included In The Book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The Album Also Contains A Cover Version Of The Talking Heads' "Memories Can't Wait". Track Listing Original"Cult Of Personality" - 4 54 "I Want To Know" - 4 24 "Middle Man" - 3 47 "Desperate People" - 5 36 "Open Letter To A Landlord " - 5 32 "Funny Vibe" - 4 20 "Memories Can't Wait" David Byrne Jerry Harrison - 4 30 "Broken Hearts" - 4 50 "Glamour Boys" - 3 39 "What's Your Favorite Color? Theme Song " - 3 56 "Which Way To America?" - 3 41 2002 Re-Release
"Cult Of Personality" - 4 54 "I Want To Know" - 4 24 "Middle Man" - 3 47 "Desperate People" - 5 36 "Open Letter To A Landlord " - 5 32 "Funny Vibe" - 4 20 "Memories Can't Wait" David Byrne Jerry Harrison - 4 30 "Broken Hearts" - 4 50 "Glamour Boys" - 3 39 "What's Your Favorite Color? Theme Song " - 3 56 "Which Way To America?" - 3 41 "Funny Vibe Funky Vibe Mix " - 3 43 "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" Mick Jones - 2 27 "What's Your Favorite Color Theme Song Leblanc Remix " - 5 39 "Middle Man Live " - 3 49 "Cult Of Personality Live " - 4 59 Personnel
Corey Glover – Vocals Vernon Reid – Guitar Muzz Skillings – Bass Will Calhoun – Drums Charts
Album Year Chart Position 1988 Billboard 200 6 Singles Year Single Chart Position 1989 "Cult Of Personality" Billboard Hot 100 13 1988 "Cult Of Personality" Mainstream Rock Tracks 9 1989 "Glamour Boys" Billboard Hot 100 31 1989 "Glamour Boys" Mainstream Rock Tracks 26 1989 "Open Letter To A Landlord " Billboard Hot 100 82 1989 "Open Letter To A Landlord " Mainstream Rock Tracks 11 Awards
Grammy Awards Year Winner Category 1989 "Cult Of Personality" Best Hard Rock Performance