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Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Born: Mar 2, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Proto-Punk, Album Rock, New York Punk, Hard Rock, Pop/Rock, Glam Rock
Biography: The career of Lou Reed defies capsule summarization. Like David Bowie (whom Reed directly inspired in many ways), he has made over his image many times, mutating from theatrical glam rocker to scary-looking junkie to avant-garde noiseman to straight rock & roller to your average guy. A firmer grasp of ...Read full biography
Transformer
Transformer
Released: 1972
Label: Simply Vintage
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David Bowie has never been shy about acknowledging his influences, and since the boho decadence and sexual ambiguity of the Velvet Underground's music had a major impact on Bowie's work, it was only fitting ...Read full review
Animal Serenade
Animal Serenade
Released: 2004
Label: Warner Bros.
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Apparently the notion of Lou Reed reinterpreting the works of Edgar Allan Poe didn't strike a positive chord with many folks, given the chilly commercial and critical reception accorded to Reed's 2003 ...Read full review
More Lou Reed albums: Main Albums (36), Compilations (39), Singles & EPs (3), DVD/Video (14), Others (8)
Czechs celebrate 20 years since Velvet Revolution
Havel opens 20th anniversary celebrations of Velvet Revolution with celebrities, live music
Nov 14, 2:04 PM EST
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