Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had …

Oct 23, 2025 · Lou Reed was an American singer-songwriter whose place in the rock pantheon rests primarily on his role in guiding the Velvet Underground, a New York City-based quartet that produced …

From his time as frontman of the influential proto-punk outfit The Velvet Underground to his own uncompromising solo career, Lou Reed remained an unpredictable, challenging and entertaining...

Lou Reed’s papers date from 1958 to 2015, and chronicle his career through audio and video recordings, office files, photographs, artwork, and press clippings.

Apr 23, 2024 · Progenitor of both punk and prog, band leader, solo artist, collaborator. Avant-gardist and BBC spokesman. Here's all you need to know about Lou Reed.

Regarded as a rock pioneer and subversive idol, Reed is best known for his illustrious catalog and renowned singles during his nearly 5 decade long solo career, as well as the chief songwriter for The …

Lou Reed stood as one of the most important songwriters of our time and has served as inspiration to a multitude of artists such as David Bowie, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth, Nine Inch Nails, U2, David Byrne …

Archival reproduction of letter written by Reed to Delmore Schwartz, circa 1964. Includes CD containing complete audio from the package, housed in die-cut jacket.

Lou Reed discography ... American rock musician Lou Reed released 22 studio albums, 17 compilation albums, 15 live albums, six video albums, 46 singles, 16 music videos, and one box-set.

Lou Reed had everything you could want in a rockstar: boundary-smashing guitar solos, a dry, combative voice and a tough as nails persona that never impeded his vulnerable songwriting. He …