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Muzz Skillings (born January 6, 1964, in Queens, New York) is an American bassist, singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for being the original bassist with Living Colour.
Jul 13, 2023 · Skillings’ expert slap-and-pop, when allied with the metallic music, virtually defined the alternative-metal scene of the day. “At the time, rock music was filled with a lot of straight eighth notes,” Skillings told BP in his May/June 1991 cover story.
Dec 21, 2021 · During their pre-label days in 1987, Living Colour – Reid, singer Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and then-bassist Muzz Skillings – spent most days writing and rehearsing in a loft space in Bushwick, Brooklyn. One day, Glover started to sing a riff idea to Reid.
The band currently consists of guitarist Vernon Reid, lead vocalist Corey Glover, drummer Will Calhoun and bassist Doug Wimbish (who replaced Muzz Skillings in 1992). Stylistically, their music is a creative fusion influenced by heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip hop, punk, and alternative rock.
May 3, 2018 · Before Guns N’ Roses’ first set at the Coliseum, Rose and his entourage confronted Muzz Skillings backstage. Glover is convinced that Axl saw the bassist’s dreadlocks and thought he was Reid.
Jul 23, 2023 · Formed in 1984, Living Colour were made up of vocalist Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, bassist Muzz Skillings and drummer Will Calhoun. From the off, they were not a band likely to settle for the status quo.
Jun 27, 2017 · Founding bassist Muzz Skillings is a genre traversing player, plying supportive and counter-melodic passages in the service of the songs. A composer, singer, and guitarist, Muzz has led his own ensembles (Medicine Stick) and appeared on fine slabs by John Tiven, Alan Merrill, Wilson Pickett, and Robert Plant to cite a few.
Jan 5, 2024 · After the departure of Muzz Skillings, Doug Wimbish joined Living Colour as their new bassist in 1992. Wimbish came with a big reputation and impressive track record, as he had performed with a variety of musicians over the years — including a certain Rolling Stone named Mick Jagger.
Sep 16, 2011 · Here’s an awesome clip of Living Colour from the 1988 MTV New Music Assault Tour. Shot at Auburn University, the performance shows the band in top shape with original bassist Muzz Skillings laying it down and ripping it up, especially under Vernon Reid’s burning solo.
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