Corey Glover facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corey Glover
|
|
|---|---|
Corey Glover performing with Living Colour in 2016
|
|
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Reverend Daddy Love |
| Born | November 6, 1964 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Associated acts |
|
Corey Cornell James Glover was born on November 6, 1964. He is a talented American singer and actor. He is best known as the lead singer for the rock band Living Colour. Corey has also toured as the singer for the funk band Galactic. You might also know him from his acting role as Francis in the 1986 war movie Platoon.
Contents
Corey Glover's Career Journey
Corey Glover grew up in Brooklyn, New York City. He wanted to be an actor. But then, in 1985, guitarist Vernon Reid asked him to join a new band called Living Colour. It's said that Vernon saw Corey singing "Happy Birthday" at a friend's party and was impressed!
Early Success with Living Colour
Living Colour quickly became famous after releasing their first album, Vivid, in 1988. This album sold millions of copies. Their song "Cult of Personality" was a huge hit. It even won a Grammy Award in 1989 for Best Hard Rock Performance. The band was also named Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. Living Colour released two more albums, Time's Up and Stain. The band then took a break in 1995. After that, Corey started his own music projects. He used the name Reverend Daddy Love and formed a band called Vice.
Solo Work and Reunions
In 1995, Corey Glover sang on a special album. It was a tribute to the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Corey sang on two songs, "In From The Storm" and "Drifting."
Living Colour got back together on December 21, 2000. They played a show at CBGB's. This reunion led to their fourth album, Collideøscope, released in October 2003.
Stage Performances and Other Projects
In August 2006, Corey started touring in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. He played the important role of Judas Iscariot. He performed alongside Ted Neeley, who had played Jesus since 1971. Corey shared that watching the movie version of this show as a child inspired him to become an entertainer. He toured with the show until June 2008. Then he rejoined Living Colour to work on their next album.
In 2006, Corey also sang "Superstar" from the musical at the Kennedy Center Honors. This was to honor the musical's composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber.
On September 15, 2009, Living Colour released their fifth album, The Chair in the Doorway.
In 2010, Corey began touring as the lead singer for the band Galactic.
In 2011, Corey asked his fans to help fund his next solo album. This way, he could release music directly to them. He released this album, The Pledge, in November 2012.
In 2012, Corey toured North America with Galactic and the Soul Rebels Brass Band. They even appeared on the TV show Conan.
In 2018, Corey formed a rock group called Ultraphonix. He also started a new metal project called Disciples of Verity. Their album was released in 2020.
In 2023, Billboard magazine recognized Corey Glover as one of the 50 Greatest Rock Lead Singers of All Time. He was ranked at number 45.
Discography
With Living Colour
Solo Albums
- In From the Storm – The Music of Jimi Hendrix (1995)
- Sonic Adventure Remix (1998)
- Hymns (1998)
- Live at CBGB's 12/4/97 (1998)
- Live at Wetland (1999)
- The Pledge (2012)
With Ultraphonix
- Original Human Music (2018)
With Disciples of Verity
- Pragmatic Sanction (2020)
With Sonic Universe
- It Is What It Is (2024)
Stage Work
- Fallen Angel (1994)
- Jesus Christ Superstar – Judas Iscariot (2006–2008)
See also
In Spanish: Corey Glover para niños
