Lou Reed

Lou Reed

(1942–2013) musician United States

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[Wikidata] American rock musician (1942–2013)... | [Wikipedia] Lewis Allan Reed 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 came to b

About Lou Reed

Lewis Allan Reed 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 came to be regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice, poetic and transgressive lyrics, and experimental guitar playing were trademarks throughout his long career.

Known for:

Transformer|Walk on the Wild Side

Notable works:

Pass thru fire: the collected lyrics

Awards:

Grammy Awards|Rock and Roll Hall of Fame|Steiger Award

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