As a songwriter, oddly enough, my influences were people like Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, and Buddy Holly. Some psychedelic stuff, too. — Ric Ocasek Copy Share Image
I knew about things like Iggy Pop and The Velvet Underground, weirdly, before I knew about David Bowie. I didn't know what… — Stewart Lee Copy Share Image
When a band becomes as truly iconic as the Velvet Underground, there will often be a box set released, overburdened with mediocre… — Henry Rollins Copy Share Image
I don't think I'll ever be able to fully explain the way that the Velvet Underground's records opened a door in my… — Ezra Furman Copy Share Image
When I was very little, I was into Michael Jackson. At six or seven, it was Madonna, but she's not what she… — Lykke Li Copy Share Image
If you asked me to sing a modern song, I wouldn't be able to - I can't easily slip into that groove.… — Ophelia Lovibond Copy Share Image
If you make a strange, eccentric record - like the Velvet Underground's 'White Light/White Heat' - it takes on its own mood… — Lou Barlow Copy Share Image
