Sheldon Reynolds (guitarist)
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| Sheldon Maurice Reynolds | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 13, 1959 |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genre(s) | R & B, Funk, Smooth jazz |
| Occupation(s) | musician, vocalist, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1983-present |
| Associated acts | Sun, Commodores, Earth, Wind, and Fire |
| Website | http://www.sheldonreynolds.com/ |
Sheldon Reynolds is a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter.
At the age of 8, Reynolds picked up the guitar, not knowing that his early musical interest would lead to an illustrious career. By the age of 12, the Ohio-born prodigy had become a serious guitarist with dreams of one day being famous. Today, Reynolds’ resume' reflects the realization of that dream. During the early stages of his professional career, Reynolds toured with blues performer Millie Jackson and later played and produced music for Capital recording artists, Sun. He went on to join The Commodores in 1983 and remained with the group for 4 years. Reynolds is most widely known as former lead guitarist and vocalist with the legendary Earth, Wind, and Fire. During that era, Reynolds also recorded with the group Chicago. His tenure with Earth, Wind & Fire lasted 14 years. Also to Reynolds’ credits are his work as writer and performer with a number of other well-known artists, such as the Pointer Sisters, Stephanie Mills and Paula Abdul. Reynolds’ vocal work includes the musical soundtrack from the motion picture Glory, as well as theme music for the hit television shows Who's The Boss and Chicago Hope. His voice can also be heard in television commercials. Reynolds received an Image Award for lifetime achievement while a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. In the mid 90’s Reynolds was nominated for a Grammy for the popular song Sunday Morning, which Reynolds wrote and recorded with EWF.
In 2004, he formed Devoted Spirits with two former members of EWF, Morris Pleasure and original member Larry Dunn. They recorded and released an amazing tribute CD to their former band called Devoted Spirits "A Tribute To Earth, Wind, and Fire". The CD was a critical success and is currently available on iTunes.
Sheldon recently completed a CD project for breakout vocalist Victoria White. The CD will be released in May 2008 on the Kalimba label headed by his former mentor, Maurice White. Also just completed is the CD "Bringin Back The Funk", an all star old school funk CD from Sheldon's current band leader, jazz artist Brian Culbertson. Sheldon, who has performed with Culbertson on tour since April 2007, will be heard singing the lead vocals on the CD's first single, "Always Remember". The song pays loving tribute to Sheldon's mother, Betty Reynolds, who passed away in December 2005. Sheldon continues to perform worldwide with Culbertson and his own group, Devoted Spirits. After nearly 30 years in the business, he continues to enjoy a highly successful career as a musician.
Reynolds lives in Los Angeles, California.
