Lou Reed graffiti, Melbourne Photo: Duncan C
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, co-founder of the influential rock group the Velvet Underground, and legendary solo artist Lou Reed was born on this day, March 2. He would have been 74.
Lou always appeared to be a surly SOB and the gossip seem to back that up. Often cited as the “godfather of punk,” he brought a downtown swagger and snarling embrace of ugly and untouchable topics to his music that was shocking and addictive. No one else was singing about NYC’s gritty/dirty/druggy/ dangerous/exhilarating street life in the 60s/early 70s. Ol’ Lou knew some fascinating people and had some tales to tell. I, for one, am all ears.
Lou always appeared to be a surly SOB and the gossip seem to back that up. Often cited as the “godfather of punk,” he brought a downtown swagger and snarling embrace of ugly and untouchable topics to his music that was shocking and addictive. No one else was singing about NYC’s gritty/dirty/druggy/ dangerous/exhilarating street life in the 60s/early 70s. Ol’ Lou knew some fascinating people and had some tales to tell. I, for one, am all ears.
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