William Reid (musician)
William Reid | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 28, 1958 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | Lead guitarist and co-founder of The Jesus and Mary Chain |
William Adam Reid (born 28 October 1958) is a Scottish artist renowned as the lead guitarist, principal songwriter, co-founder, and occasional vocalist of the Scottish alternative rock group the Jesus and Mary Chain.
The Jesus and Mary Chain
The band’s foundation was built by William and his brother Jim, who served as the lead singer. The initial sound was characterized by William’s heavily distorted, feedback-rich hollowbody guitar technique, frequently enhanced with the Shin-ei Companion WF-8 fuzz-wah pedal to produce a distinctive tone bordering on white noise. The group effectively disbanded in late 1998 when Reid abruptly left the stage fifteen minutes into a performance at the House of Blues.
In early 2007, The Jesus and Mary Chain reunited for a series of live shows across Europe and the United States.
Solo
Following the band's breakup in 1999, Reid embarked on a solo career under the name Lazycame. Additionally, he played a role in producing the album Little Pop Rock by Sister Vanilla, which featured their younger sister, Linda Reid.
Personal life
Reid was born in Glasgow and grew up in East Kilbride. He completed his education at Hunter High School.
The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Psychocandy (1985)
- Darklands (1987)
- Automatic (1989)
- Honey's Dead (1992)
- Stoned & Dethroned (1994)
- Munki (1998)
- Damage and Joy (2017)
- Glasgow Eyes (2024)
As William
- Tired of Fucking (4-track EP) (1998) - UK #198
As Lazycame
- Taster (6-track EP) (1999)
- Finbegin (album) (1999)
- Yawn! (5 tracks plus 14 hidden tracks) (2000)
- Saturday the Fourteenth (album) (2000)