Reed is best known for his work as guitarist, singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground, and his solo career. Reed had a profound impact on American culture, introducing avant garde rock and pop art to mainstream music. His work with Andy Warhol is noted as one of the most important collaborations in contemporary culture.
His cause of death was not immediately revealed.
Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader , Dead at 71
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Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader , Dead at 71
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A sad day, Ed. We'll be listening to LOU all day to day...which makes for a prefect day...
PERFECT DAY...stop. listen, reflect..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y
RIP
PERFECT DAY...stop. listen, reflect..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y
RIP
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Re: Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader , Dead at 71
Lou had Hep C. It's why he needed a new liver. Sadly, the liver failed him.
The Freedom Man wrote:Reed is best known for his work as guitarist, singer and songwriter for the Velvet Underground, and his solo career. Reed had a profound impact on American culture, introducing avant garde rock and pop art to mainstream music. His work with Andy Warhol is noted as one of the most important collaborations in contemporary culture.
His cause of death was not immediately revealed.