Lou Reed was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, renowned for his influential work in rock music. He began his career as the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Velvet Underground, a band that gained little commercial success during its time but later became one of the most acclaimed groups of the 1960s for their avant-garde approach to rock music. After leaving the Velvet Underground in 19
... MoreLou Reed was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, renowned for his influential work in rock music. He began his career as the guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of the Velvet Underground, a band that gained little commercial success during its time but later became one of the most acclaimed groups of the 1960s for their avant-garde approach to rock music. After leaving the Velvet Underground in 1970, Reed embarked on a solo career that spanned several decades.
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