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Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades.
Oct 29, 2013 · Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” was one of those songs, and Hunter had also chosen that song – Lou’s only top 40 hit – to open our 1986 short, the Gonzo Pilot aka Gonzo Tours. Since the Pilot was meant to be exactly that – a “sizzle reel,” as they call it now, to sell the idea of a TV series with Hunter to HBO – I never ...
Jul 1, 2024 · Anyone with more than a cursory knowledge of the late Lou Reed’s life and work knows that the legendary rock ‘n’ roll poet was Jewish and that Jewish themes and references occasionally ...
Lou Reed, a Brilliant Mind, a Troubled Soul, and the First Voice of the Underground. Colossal in his influence and rare in his approach, Lou Reed exemplified a true artist and icon, with the struggles and stardom to match.
1 day ago · July 8, 2024. Since Music Book Club launched in January in partnership with 48 Hills, we have hosted 13 honestly amazing live author conversations on Zoom, with many more on the way. It was a joy to welcome Will Hermes, author of Lou Reed: The King of New York, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone, a longtime contributor to The New York Times ...
Apr 20, 2015 · Lou Reed distorted the truth about his upbringing and, since his death in 2013, people have only added to the myths.
Oct 28, 2013 · US guitarist, singer and former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed has died at the age of 71. Known for tracks including Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side, Reed was considered one of...
