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Lou Reed’s Stripped-Down ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’ From a 1972 French TV Show Is a Sad, Beautiful Thing
Lou Reed’s Stripped-Down ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’ From a 1972 French TV Show Is a Sad, Beautiful Thing
Lou Reed’s Stripped-Down ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’ From a 1972 French TV Show Is a Sad, Beautiful Thing
Back in 1972, the same year he released his breakthrough solo album 'Transformer,' Lou Reed showed up on the French TV show 'Pop 2.' But he didn't focus all that much on his new album. Instead, along with former bandmates John Cale and Nico, he performed some Velvet Underground classics.
Lars Ulrich on Lou Reed
Lars Ulrich on Lou Reed
Lars Ulrich on Lou Reed
In the days following Lou Reed's death, seemingly everyone who's ever heard a Velvet Underground record paid tribute to the rock legend. But the band whose name shared the cover of Reed's final recording was noticeably absent.
Lou Reed Album Sales Skyrocket
Lou Reed Album Sales Skyrocket
Lou Reed Album Sales Skyrocket
If you've been listening to a lot more Lou Reed since hearing of the rock legend's death, you're not alone. Album sales from Reed and the Velvet Underground's catalog have spiked since he passed away on Oct. 27.
Former Velvet Underground Drummer Moe Tucker Pays Tribute to Lou Reed
Former Velvet Underground Drummer Moe Tucker Pays Tribute to Lou Reed
Former Velvet Underground Drummer Moe Tucker Pays Tribute to Lou Reed
When a famous person dies, too often the tributes from colleagues past and present read like canned statements, with little insight into the deceased’s life or character. However, Moe Tucker, former drummer for the Velvet Underground, went into considerable detail about Lou Reed, who passed away on Oct. 27.
Cause of Death Confirmed
Cause of Death Confirmed
Cause of Death Confirmed
There is now a confirmation of the cause of Lou Reed’s death. It has been revealed that the Velvet Underground and solo star died at his home on Long Island yesterday (Oct. 27) of an ailment that stemmed from his recent liver transplant.

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