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Lou Reed
Born: Mar 2, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY
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Genre: Pop/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
Transformer [Expanded Edition]
Transformer [Expanded Edition]
Released: 1972
Label: RCA Records
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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
More Lou Reed albums: Main Albums (40), Compilations (73), Singles & EPs (4), DVD/Video (23), Others (8)
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Lou Reed challenged Lars Ulrich to a street fight
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