The 'Big 4' of New York City Artists in the '60s
They say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, and these four sure did.
The Velvet Underground
Lou Reed and VU Albums Ranked
He's made some of the most influential music ever. He's also made some of the most reviled.
Songs Recorded in a Single Take
Capturing lightning in a bottle doesn't happen often, but when it does the results are worth keeping.
The Day Lou Reed Played His Last Show With the Velvet Underground
Reed had one foot out the door by 1970.
Hear Keith Richards Cover Lou Reed’s ‘I’m Waiting for the Man’
Track is part of an upcoming tribute album to Reed.
Lou Reed Remembered by David Bowie and Former Velvet Underground Bandmate John Cale
Few musicians were more closely associated with Lou Reed than David Bowie and John Cale. Both artists released statements yesterday (Oct. 27) upon hearing of Reed’s death.