Lou Reed
Indie RockFolkproto-punkart rock pioneeravant-garde rockglam rock influenceNew York underground
Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground became regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice
Influenced by: The Velvet Underground, John Cale, Andy Warhol (artistic collaborator)
- Label:
- RCA Records
- Active:
- 1965-2013
- Scene:
- NYC underground
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