William Reid

William Reid

musician Unknown

William Reid is a Scottish musician and co-founder of the influential alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, formed in 1983. Known for his distinctive guitar work and songwriting, Reid helped shape the band's signature sound that fuses noise with melody. Over the years, The Jesus and Mary Chain garnered a reputation for their confrontational performances and tumultuous band dynamics, often marked by personal struggles and addiction. Despite their ups and downs, the band achieved critical acclaim, particularly with their debut album 'Psychocandy,' which is considered a landmark in the post-punk and shoegaze genres. In 2023, Reid reflected on the band's legacy and his personal journey in an oral history titled 'Incomprendidos,' co-authored with journalist Ben Thompson.

Born on Dec 29, 1957 (67 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
16,952
Power
508$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 16,952 $1,400,000 508$
Totals 1 46,754,778 16,952 $1,400,000 508$
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Spain Spain: William Reid is one of the founding members of the band The Jesus and Mary Chain, known for their influential music in the post-punk and alternative rock scenes. 7

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