We love “Cult of Personality” because it’s one of the hardest hitting riffs in the classic rock canon. Catch it on drivetime radio and it’ll get your heart pumping faster than an extra double-shot of espresso. But we also love it because it launched Vernon Reid’s guitar into the mainstream. We’re unpacking Reid’s playing—from his early days in the NYC jazz underground through his work with Living Colour and into supergroup superstardom—and his longstanding gear-acquisition-syndrome.Supported by Reverend Guitars: <a href="https://reverendguitars.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reverendguitars.com</a> Get at us: 100guitarists@premierguitar.com Call/Text: 319-423-9734 Podcast powered by Sweetwater. Get your podcast set up here! - <a href="https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75rE0d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75rE0d </a> Subscribe to the podcast: Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0aXdYIDOmS8KtZaZGNazVb?si=c63d98737a6146af" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/0aXdYIDOmS8KtZaZGNazVb?si=c63d98737a6146af</a>Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-guitarists/id1746527331" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-guitarists/id1746527331</a>

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Premier Guitar editors Jason Shadrick and Nick Millevoi are arguing over which 100 guitarists you should know. Together, they dig deep into each player’s catalog to uncover what makes them unique, influential, and important. Will Robert Quine make the list? Probably not. Trey Anastasio? Definitely. Listen each week as they break down iconic tracks, legendary tones, and even let the occasional guest air their grievances.