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.
John Cale
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John Davies Cale is a Welsh singer, musician, composer, record producer and arranger. He was a founding member of the influential American rock band the Velvet Underground, with whom he recorded two s
The Velvet Underground
…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 manager. They served as the house…
Cale in 2020
Cale performing live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1977
Cale performing in Toronto, Canada, 1980