"Cult of Personality" is a song by the funk metal band Living Colour and the lead single from their debut album, Vivid. The lyrics and melody were written by guitarist Vernon Reid, who wrote most of their songs. Its music video earned two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Group Video and Best New Artist. Released in 1989, "Cult of Personality" reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. It also won the Grammy award for "Best Hard Rock Performance" in 1989. The song was named the 69th best hard rock song of all tim… read more
"Cult of Personality" is a song by the funk metal band Living Colour and the lead single from their debut album, Vivid. The lyrics and melo… read more
"Cult of Personality" is a song by the funk metal band Living Colour and the lead single from their debut album, Vivid. The lyrics and melody were written by guitarist Vernon R… read more
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 na… read more
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, an… read more
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 th… read more