Sheldon Maurice Reynolds (September 13, 1959 – May 23, 2023) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer known for his work in the genres of R&B, funk, and smooth jazz. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Reynolds began playing guitar at the age of eight and was recognized as a prodigy by the age of 12. He attended the University of Cincinnati and started his professional music career touring with singer Millie Jackson.

Reynolds was a member of several prominent bands, including Sun, The Commodores, and Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF). With Sun, he recorded three albums, and during his time with The Commodores, he contributed to their 1985 LP "Nightshift" and their 1986 album "United." His tenure with Earth, Wind & Fire saw him play on albums such as "Touch The World" (1987), "Heritage" (1990), and "Millennium" (1993). He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1994 for the song "Sunday Morning" with EWF and was inducted into the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame.

In addition to his band work, Reynolds collaborated on solo projects with artists like Maurice White and Philip Bailey and appeared on albums by Smokey Robinson, Joey Lawrence, and others. He also contributed to projects by jazz group Urban Knights and artist Brian Culbertson.

Beyond music, Reynolds was a contributing editor to Astronomy magazine and hosted a talk show on Twilight Radio. He was once married to Janie Hendrix, the adopted sister of Jimi Hendrix, and had two children. Sheldon Reynolds passed away in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 63.