Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013), known by the stage name Lou Reed, was an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor. He is known as the frontman, guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and had …

Feb 26, 2025 · Lou Reed was an American singer-songwriter whose place in the rock pantheon rests primarily on his role in guiding the Velvet Underground, a New York City-based quartet that produced four enormously influential studio albums under Reed’s direction from 1965 to 1970.

Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) [1] was an American rock musician. He was originally from Long Island , New York and spent most of his life in New York City . He is remembered for being in the Velvet Underground , although he also released solo work.

Lou Reed had everything you could want in a rockstar: boundary-smashing guitar solos, a dry, combative voice and a tough as nails persona that never impeded his vulnerable songwriting.

Oct 27, 2013 · US singer and former Velvet Underground frontman Lou Reed has died at the age of 71. Known for tracks including Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side, Reed was considered one of the most ...

Oct 27, 2013 · Lou Reed, a massively influential songwriter and guitarist who helped shape nearly fifty years of rock music, died today on Long Island. The cause of his death has not yet been released,...

Reed was an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s. He studied with Chen Tai Chi pioneer Master Ren GuangYi. This book is a comprehensive collection of Reed’s writings on Tai Chi.

Lou Reed. Soundtrack: V for Vendetta. He formed the group The Velvet Underground with Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale, second guitarist Sterling Morrison, and drummer Maureen Tucker in New York in 1965.

Born Lewis Allan Reed, Lou Reed is arguably the architect of some of the later 20th century’s most powerful musical movements. The songwriter, composer, and guitarist, who grew up in Freeport, began his music career as a staff writer for Pickwick Records where he first met Welsh musician John Cale.

4 days ago · Written-By, Producer [Produced By] – Lou Reed; Notes. 50th Anniversary edition for RSD. Silver embossed cover and spot varnished inner sleeves. Barcode and Other Identifiers. Barcode (Text): 1 9028 82411 8; Other (Sticker #): 19802882411S1; Other Versions (5 of 37) View All. Title (Format) Label