The Velvet Underground
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The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1964. They became known for their integration of rock and roll and the avant-garde, which earned them little commercial succ
The Velvet Underground and Nico in 1966. Clockwise from top left: Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, John Cale, Moe Tucker and Nico.
The Velvet Underground featured in the May 28, 1966, issue of KRLA Beat
A publicity photo of the band holding a copy of the album, c. 1968.
The Velvet Underground reformed in 1993. From left to right: Morrison (at back), Tucker, Cale and Reed.
Lou Reed
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Lewis Allan Reed was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, lead singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned
The Velvet Underground
…the Velvet Underground in 1965, taken from the title of a 1963 book on atypical sexual behavior. Its classic lineup consisted of singer and guitarist Lou Reed, Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, guitarist Sterling Morrison, and percussionist Moe Tucker. In 1966, pop artist Andy Warhol became their official…
Reed performing in 2004
Reed as a high school senior, 1959
Reed in 1977
Reed performing onstage with guitarist Chuck Hammer, June 1979, The Bottom Line, New York City