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The three musical icons Lou Reed thought were “talentless”
30 Apr 2025 23:38 GMT
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Lou Reed was a truly singular talent – … wanted to sound like The Velvet Underground, and artists aspired to match … . It led him to his Velvet Underground bandmates, even if it also …
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Years After The Beatles Broke Up, Lou Reed Shared His Very Honest (And Critical) Thoughts
30 Apr 2025 20:41 GMT
… and most notably, Lou Reed. Now, The Beatles and Lou Reed quite literally have … in a 1987 interview.
Lou Reed was never one to mince … theory you do, but Lou Reed seemingly didn’t agree with … The Beatles’ break-up, Lou Reed completely unloaded his true thoughts …
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“A perfect song”: How Lou Reed’s ‘Pale Blue Eyes’ subverets the love song trope
30 Apr 2025 04:33 GMT
… on side one of The Velvet Underground’s 1969 self-titled third … language ever could.
What made Lou Reed write the song this way … shortly after the passing of Lou Reed in 2013, his widow Laurie … Blue Eyes’. That said, dating Lou Reed probably isn’t all that …
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“The most fantastic thing”: The artist Lou Reed said outplayed him and Patti Smith
27 Apr 2025 20:24 GMT
… suspicion. In fairness to the Velvet Underground songwriter, his songwriting skill and … pop art explosion, Lou Reed formed The Velvet Underground in 1965 alongside John Cale, a move … from the work of The Velvet Underground and Lou Reed, but very few punk …
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Andy Warhol’s favourite song by the Velvet Underground: “Epic quality”
27 Apr 2025 20:24 GMT
… That is the influence of John Cale and Maureen Tucker.”
Witts … commercial success they achieved. Lou Reed was still the band’s … , as Witts explains: “Lou Reed was very annoyed by the … Parties’ into a classic Velvet Underground number. Whether Warhol claimed …
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What is The Edge’s favourite song by The Velvet Underground?
27 Apr 2025 05:15 GMT
… seriously dark stuff—singer Lou Reed in particular. The Velvet Underground were a band … side, which makes sense. The Velvet Underground were seemingly unafraid of anything … radical thing in the entire Velvet Underground back catalogue because it’s …
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Meghann Stephenson "I'll Be Your Mirror" @ Half Gallery, Los Angeles
01 May 2025 12:22 GMT
… the 1967 classic by The Velvet Underground. Nico sings, “I'll …
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Livewire: 9 of the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
01 May 2025 10:07 GMT
… album commences with the rollicking, Velvet Underground-inspired "Dog Days and …
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John Mulaney Goes Live TONIGHT: Shannon, Maron, Chieng & More!
01 May 2025 09:47 GMT
… Methangkool, and Maggie Rogers & John Cale.
Don't worry. You … musical guests Maggie Rogers and John Cale. Here's a look … , Ronny Chieng, Maggie Rogers and John Cale, and anesthesiologist Dr. Emily Methangkool …
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The band David Bowie called the “moderate choice” for rock and roll
01 May 2025 09:30 GMT
… same way that people like Lou Reed and Patti Smith looked at …