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Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground performs on stage at the New York Society for Clinical Psychiatry annual dinner, The Delmonico Hotel, New York, 13th January 1966. VIEW ARTICLE

Wild Side Facts About Lou Reed, Music’s Artistic Auteur

Lou Reed is one of the most influential musicians of all time. Known for his transgressive lyrics and experimental songwriting, Reed’s artistic reputation propped up a life of darkness, debauchery, and depression.1. Tyranny Reigned In...

September 9, 2024 David O'Shea


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