The Velvet Underground
Father John Misty Covers Ryan Adams Covering Taylor Swift But Does so In the Style of Lou Reed
"My ongoing tribute to the classic Ryan Adams album 1989."
Beyond the Call: A Memory of Lou Reed
I met Lou Reed and his wife, Laurie Anderson, through a mutual friend. Over the last three years of his life, my girlfriend Vera and I got to spend a little time with them, dining together and going to the theater. It was a double pleasure for me and...
My Dear Friend Lou Reed, by Mick Rock
If he was your friend, he was one of the sweetest people you could ever know. He was a man capable of deep empathy. I loved him for over 40 years.
I Thought That Lou Reed Would Outlive Death Itself
When Lou’s wife, friend, and muse, the performance artist Laurie Anderson, was perhaps slightly too unguarded about Lou's health earlier in the year, it didn’t occur to me to treat her words more seriously. Because how can someone who looks like he’s...
Original Creators: The Velvet Underground
We take a look at some iconic artists from numerous disciplines who have left an enduring and indelible mark on today’s creators.
I Can't Stop Crying
Not a lot of people bought the first Velvet Underground record at the time of its release but everybody who did consequently started a band of their own.