Living Colour are the latest act to play a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, and the legendary act delivered a five-song set of classics.
The veteran rockers kicked things off with their signature hit “Cult of Personality” from their 1988 debut album Vivid, followed by four songs (“Pride,” “Love Rears Its Ugly Head,” “Time’s Up,” and “Solace of You”) from their acclaimed 1990 sophomore LP Time’s Up, in celebration of the album’s 35th anniversary.
The longtime lineup of singer Corey Glover, guitarist Vernon Reid, drummer Will Calhoun, and bassist Doug Wimbish played a full-on electric set despite the intimate setting, sounding as powerful as ever. Fans can catch Living Colour supporting George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic this Sunday (June 29th) in Asbury Park, New Jersey (tickets here), and next year on Creed’s Summer of ’99 and Beyond Cruise.