Dan Reed

An emotive rock singer with a soulful style, Dan Reed initially came to prominence in the late '80s as the lead vocalist with the Portland-based funk- and rock-influenced outfit Dan Reed Network. Inspired by the genre-bending sound of Prince and showcasing a multi-ethnic lineup, Reed and the Network issued several widely hyped albums on Mercury including 1989's Nile Rodgers-produced Slam, and 1991's The Heat before disbanding. Following a period away from music, Reed embarked on solo career with 2012's Coming Up for Air. He also reunited with the Network, issuing 2016's Fight ...