I AM DESTIN - Reggie Reed
What is your hometown, what brought
you to the EMERALD COAST and how
long have you been here?
I am originally from Port Clinton, Ohio, but
moved to the Home of the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, at a very young age.
Performing with the Temptations we were
offered an opportunity to perform here. When
my fi ancée and I came across the bridge into
Destin the emerald green water took our breath
away. That was in the spring of 2015 and we’ve
never looked back.
What is your profession and give a brief
description of what you do.
I perform with the Temptations Revue all over
the world. I have recently started Reed Music,
LLC and am pursuing a musical career here
locally.
What lead you to choose this profession?
Having come from a musical family I guess you
can say my profession is a trickledown effect. My
mother, Lula Reed, was a performer in the fi fties
with several hits. I started singing in church,
school musicals and talent shows. I received a
scholarship, but went into acting instead. Having
tried my hand at acting in LA, I would get small
parts but longed to come back to my fi rst love,
music.
What do you like best about Destin? What
makes it unique?
I’ve always loved the water and I love how
the people here have been so welcoming. The
weather is wonderful. My fi ancée and I love the
wide variety of events and restaurant choices.
We were honored to be asked to be this year’s
honorary co-chairs for the American Cancer
Society of NW Florida.
Three words that best describe you.
Blessed, grateful and dedicated.
Finish this statement, I AM DESTIN
because…
of the people I have come to know here.
photo by Kay Phelan
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