Lou Reid Biography
Lou Reid is an American Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader, and Multi-Instrumentalist who was born and brought-up in Union Grove, North Carolina. He formed his band ‘Carolina’ in 1992, with his lifelong friend Terry Baucom and Marcus Smith (bass). During his time with Carolina, he won the ‘International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award’ in 1994.
Lou also received a nomination for Album of the Year by the IBMA in 1995, for the band’s album ‘Carolina Moon’. He also worked with the ‘Ricky Skaggs Band’ as a multi-instrumentalist and provided harmony vocals from 1982 to 1986. in 2008, he worked with bluegrass supergroup ‘Longview’ to record Deep in the Mountain.
10 Facts About Lou Reid
- Name: Lou Reid
- Age: 67 years
- Birthday: 13th September
- Height: Under review
- Weight: Under review
- Nationality: American
- Marital Status: Married to Christy Reid
- Occupation: Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader and Multi-Instrumentalist
- Known for: Founder of band ‘Carolina’ in 1992
- Net Worth: $1 to $ 5 Milllion dollars
Lou Reid Age
Reid is 67 years old as of 2021, he was born on 13 September 1954 in Union Grove, North Carolina, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 13th September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.
Lou Reid Height
Lou stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Lou Reid Family, Parents, and Siblings
Reid was born and raised by his parents in Union Grove. His father worked as a construction supervisor at tobacco farm in Moore Springs. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Lou Reid Wife
Lou is happily married to his wife Christy Reid. He met Christy in 2001, when she was auditioning for Carolina as a bass player and finally got the job working as a vocalist. After three years, the couple got married and they are blessed with two daughters.
Lou Reid Net Worth
Reid’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader and Multi-Instrumentalist. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Lou Reid Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about him;
Lou Reid Wiki
- Full Names: Louis Reid Pyrtle
- Popular As: Lou Reid
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader and Multi-Instrumentalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Lou Reid Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 67 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Date of Birth: 13 September 1954
- Place of Birth: Union Grove, North Carolina, United States of America
- Birthday: 13th September
Lou Reid Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Lou Reid Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Christy Reid
- Children: Daughter(s) (Two {2})
Lou Reid Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader and Multi-Instrumentalist
Lou Reid Carolina
Lou formed his band ‘Carolina’ in 1992, with his lifelong friend Terry Baucom and Marcus Smith (bass). During his time with Carolina, he won the ‘International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award’ in 1994. He also received a nomination for Album of the Year by the IBMA in 1995, for the band’s album ‘Carolina Moon’.
They released several albums which include;
- 1993: Carolina Blue (Webco)
- 1994: Carolina Moon (Rebel)
- 1996: Lou Reid & Carolina (Rebel)
- 2000: Blue Heartache (Rebel)
- 2003: Carolina, I’m Coming Home (LRC)
- 2005: Time (Lonesome Day)
- 2009: My Own Set of Rules (Rural Rhythm)
- 2010: Sounds Like Heaven to Me (Rural Rhythm)
- 2012: Calling Me Back Home (KMA)
- 2016: 20th Anniversary: Live at the Down Home (KMA)
- 2016: Rollin’ On (self-released)
Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Albums
Solo albums
- 1993: When It Rains (Sugar Hill)
Collaborations
- 1989: High Time (Sugar Hill) with Mike Auldridge and T. Michael Colema
As a member of Southbound
- 1977: Southbound (Rebel)
As a member of Longview
- 2008: Deep in the Mountains (Rounder)
As a member of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
- 1979: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (Sugar Hill)
- 1981: Rock My Soul (Sugar Hill)
- 1982: Quicksilver Rides Again (Sugar Hill)
As a member of the Ricky Skaggs Band
- 1983: Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown – (Sugar Hill)
- 1984: Country Boy (Epic Nashville)
- 1985: Live in London (Epic Nashville)
As a member of The Seldom Scene
- 1988: 15th Anniversary Celebration (Sugar Hill)
- 1988: A Change of Scenery (Sugar Hill)
- 1990: Scenic Roots (Sugar Hill)
- 1991: Scene 20: 20th Anniversary Concert (Sugar Hill)
- 2000: Scene It All (Sugar Hill)
- 2007: Scenechronized (Sugar Hill)
- 2014: Long Time… Seldom Scene (Smithsonian Folkways)
Frequently Asked Questions about Lou Reid
Who is Lou Reid?
Lou Reid is an American Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader and Multi-Instrumentalist. He formed his band ‘Carolina’ in 1992, with his lifelong friend Terry Baucom and Marcus Smith (bass). During his time with Carolina, he won the ‘International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Emerging Artist of the Year award’ in 1994. He also received a nomination for Album of the Year by the IBMA in 1995, for the band’s the album ‘Carolina Moon’.
How old is Lou Reid?
Reid is 66 years old as of 2020, he was born on 13 September 1954 in Union Grove, North Carolina, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 13th September every year and his birth sign is Virgo.
How tall is Lou Reid?
Lou stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Lou Reid married?
Yes, he is married to his wife Christy Reid. He met Christy in 2001, when she was auditioning for Carolina as a bass player and finally got the job working as a vocalist. After three years, the couple got married and they are blessed with two daughters.
How much is Reid worth?
Reid’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Bluegrass Singer, Bandleader and Multi-Instrumentalist.
Where does Lou live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Reid dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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