Sheldon Reynolds (guitarist)

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Sheldon Reynolds is a guitarist At the age of 8, Sheldon 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 Capitol 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 & Fire. During that era, Reynolds also recorded with the group Chicago. His tenure with Earth, Wind & Fire lasted 14 years, up until Reynolds joined Experience Hendrix, the family company of Jimi Hendrix, realizing yet another life-long dream of being involved in the musical legacy of the greatest guitarist of all-time.

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 E, W & F.

Among Reynolds’ current works is the CD, Power of Soul, a tribute to the legendary Jimi Hendrix. Reynolds is producer of the talent packed project, which includes top artists such as Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Musiq, Carlos Santana, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Sting, Chaka Khan, Earth, Wind & Fire and a host of music greats. Reynolds is also engaged in work with Devoted Spirits , a group he has formed with friends from his former musical career. The group recently toured with the Jimi Hendrix Tribute Series, performing before sell-out crowds in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco on the billing with Buddy Guy and members of the original Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Reynolds is a member of the Pacific Northwest Branch of the Recording Academy, and has served on the R&B Committee for the GRAMMYs.