Dizzy Reed
keyboard
b. 1963 in Hinsdale
Guns N' Roses today
Darren Arthur "Dizzy" Reed (born June 18, 1963) is an American musician. He is best known as the keyboardist for the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he has played, toured, and recorded since 1990. Aside from lead singer Axl Rose, Reed is the longest-standing member of Guns N' Roses, and was the only member of the band to remain from their Use Your Illusion era until the 2016 return of guitarist Slash and bass guitarist Duff McKagan. In 2012, Reed was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N' Roses, although he did not attend the ceremony.
Early life
Reed was born as Darren Arthur Reed on June 18, 1963, in Hinsdale, Illinois, and was raised in Colorado. Reed was described as reclusive and introverted, however he has since denied this. His grandmother began teaching him to play the organ when he was a young child, and before he was out of elementary school, he formed small local bands.
Personal life
Reed was married for 20 years to wife Lisa. They divorced in 2010. They have two daughters. He also has a daughter and a son from a previous relationship. In 2005, Reed took the unusual step of seeking admission to a college fraternity well after the traditional age of inductees, and on January 22, 2006, was admitted to the Cornell University chapter of Zeta Psi.
Every band they have passed through, with what they played and when — and whether they were there at the start.
Songs Dizzy Reed is credited on, oldest first — music, words, or both.
- I.R.S.Guns N' Roses · Chinese Democracy (2008)Writer
- Street of DreamsGuns N' RosesWriter
Where they came from, where they are, and who they are to other people.
- Born
- 1963-06-18 · Hinsdale
- Schooled at
- Fairview High School
- Also works as
- pianist, musician, songwriter, backing vocalist
- Plays
- piano
Shows where their tenure covers the date — not just any night the band played.
Where to hear from them lately. These are live searches, not a list somebody froze — so they stay current.
- Wikipedia →the full article
- Interviews on YouTube →newest first
- Recent news & comments →Google News
- Blabbermouth →metal press
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